Toshiba S70b Owners Manual

							DC IN/Battery
indicatorThe  DC IN/Battery  indicator shows the condition
of the DC IN and the battery charge status. White
indicates that the battery is fully charged while
the power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor.
Refer to the  Power Condition Descriptions
section for more information on this feature.Wireless
communication
indicatorThe  Wireless communication  indicator glows
amber when the Bluetooth or Wireless LAN
functions are turned on.
Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth
and Wireless LAN functions.
Left side
The following figure shows the left side of the computer. Figure 3-2 The left side of the computer
1. Security lock slot4. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port*2. DC IN 19V jack5. Optical disc drive3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port 
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Security lock slotA security cable can be attached to this slot and
then connected to a desk or other large object in
order to deter theft of the computer.DC IN 19V jackThe AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer and charge its internal
batteries. Note that you must only use the model
of AC adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase. Using the wrong AC adaptor
can damage the computer.
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							Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) portsOne or two Universal Serial Bus ports, which
comply to the USB 2.0 standard, are provided on the left side of the computer.
The USB 2.0 port is not compatible with USB 3.0 devices.Note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions ofall USB devices that are available. Some functions associated with a
specific device might not operate properly.
Before removing a USB device from the USB port of your computer,
click the  Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media  icon on the
Windows Taskbar, and then select the USB device that you want to
remove.
Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples, and paper clips, out of
the USB port. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.Optical disc driveThe computer might be configured with a DVDSuper Multi drive or Blu-ray™ Writer drive.2.6GB and 5.2GB DVD-RAM media cannot be read from or written to.
Right side
The following figure shows the right side of the computer. Figure 3-3 The right side of the computer
1. Headphone jack5. HDMI out port2. Microphone jack6. LAN jack3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) port7. External RGB monitor port4. Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) port8. Cooling vents
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Headphone jackA 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enablesconnection of stereo headphones.
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							Microphone jackA 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
connection of a mini jack for monaural
microphone input.The integrated sound system provides support for the computer’s internal speakers and microphone, as well as allowing an external microphone andheadphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks.Universal Serial Bus
(USB 3.0) portsTwo 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
Charge function.
USB 3.0 port(s) might work as USB 2.0 port(s) when operating in USB
Legacy Emulation mode.
Note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all
USB devices that are available. Some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly.HDMI out portHDMI out port can connect with Type A
connector HDMI cable.LAN jackThis jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor
has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10
megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet
LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) or
Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per
second, 1000BASE-T). Refer to  Operating
Basics , for details.Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could
cause damage or malfunction.External RGB monitor
portThis port provides 15-pin, analog RGB port. Refer to the  External RGB monitor port pin
assignment  section for information on external
RGB monitor port pin assignment. This port
allows you to connect an external RGB monitor
to the computer.
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							Cooling ventsThe cooling vents help the processor to avoidoverheating.Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as
screws, staples, and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal
objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Carefully clean the dust on the surface of the cooling vents using a soft cloth.
Back
The following figure shows the back of the computer. Figure 3-4 The back of the computer
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Battery packThe rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
provides power to the computer when the AC
adaptor is not connected.
For more detailed information on the use and
operation of the battery pack, refer to the  Battery
section.
Underside
The following figures show the underside of the computer. Ensure that the
display is closed before the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage.
Figure 3-5 The underside of the computer
1. Battery lock3. Battery pack2. Battery release latch4. Cooling vents
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
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							Battery lockSlide the battery lock to release the battery pack
ready for removal.Battery release latchSlide 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, refer to the  Battery section.Cooling ventsThe cooling vents help the processor to avoid
overheating.Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as
screws, staples, and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal
objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Carefully clean the dust on the surface of the cooling vents using a soft cloth.
Front with the display open
This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order toopen the display, lift up the display panel and position it at a comfortableviewing angle for you.
Figure 3-6 The front of the computer with the display panel open
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							Figure 3-7 Top side of the touch screen model1. Microphone8. Display hinges2. Web Camera LED9. Power button3. Web Camera10. Power indicator4. Microphone*11. Keyboard5. Wireless communication antennas
(not shown)12. Touch Pad6. Display screen13. Touch Pad control buttons7. Stereo speakers 
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
MicrophoneThe built-in microphone allows you to import and
record sounds for your application. Refer to theSound System and Video mode  section for more
information.Web Camera LEDThe Web Camera LED glows when the Web
Camera is operating.Web CameraWeb Camera  is a device that allows you to
record video or take photographs with your
computer. You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool.Do not point the web camera directly at the sun.
Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens. Failure to do
so might reduce image quality. Use an eyeglass cleaner (cleaner cloth) or other soft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty.
Wireless
communication
antennasDepending on the configuration of your
computer, one or all of the following antennas are built-in:
Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth
Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)
For more information regarding Wireless LAN, refer to the  Legal Footnotes
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							Display screen41.3 cm (17.3") LCD screen, configured with one
of the following resolutions:
HD+, 1600 horizontal x 900 vertical pixels
FHD, 1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixels
Be aware that, when the computer is operating
on the AC adaptor, the image displayed on the
internal screen is somewhat brighter than when it
operates on battery power. This difference in
brightness levels is intended to save power when
operating on batteries.
Legal Footnote (LCD)
For more information regarding LCD, refer to the  Legal Footnotes section.Stereo speakersThe speakers emit sound generated by your
software as well as audio alarms, such as low
battery condition, generated by the system.Display hingesThe display hinges allow the display panel to be
positioned at a variety of easy-to-view angles.Power buttonPress this button to power on/off the computer.Power indicatorThe  Power  indicator glows white when the
computer is turned on. However, if you turn the
computer off into Sleep Mode, this indicator will
blink white.KeyboardThe keyboard contains character keys, control
keys, function keys, and special Windows keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size
keyboard.
Refer to the  The Keyboard  section for details.Touch PadThe Touch Pad located in the palm rest is used
to control the movement of the on-screen pointer.
To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move
your fingertip across it in the direction you want
the on-screen pointer to go.
Touch Pad appearance depends on the model
you purchased.
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							Touch Pad control
buttonsThe two buttons located on 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 graphicsdesignated by the pointer, and press the right
button to display a menu or other function
depending on the software you are using.
Touch Pad control buttons appearance depends
on the model you purchased.
Internal Hardware Components
This section describes the internal hardware components of your computer.
The actual specifications might vary depending on the model you
purchased.
CPUThe processor type varies depending on model.
To check which type of processor is included in
your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Health
Monitor utility by clicking  PC Health Monitor
under  TOSHIBA  group in the Apps view, and
then click  PC Information .Legal Footnote (CPU)
For more information regarding CPU, refer to the  Legal Footnotes section.Hard Disk Drive or
Solid-State DriveThe capacity of the hard disk drive varies
depending on the model.
To check which type of HDD/SSD is included in
your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor utility by clicking  PC Health Monitor
under  TOSHIBA  group in the Apps view, and
then click  PC Information .
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 device which uses Solid-State
Memory in place of a magnetic disk of the hard disk.
Under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non-use and/or exposure to
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							Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)
For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity, refer to the  Legal Footnotes  section.Video RAMThe memory in the graphics adaptor of the
computer, used to store the image displayed on a
bitmap display.
The amount of Video RAM available depends on
the system memory of the computer.
Click  Control Panel -> Appearance and 
Personalization -> Display -> Adjust 
resolution  under Windows System  in the Apps
view.
The amount of Video RAM can be verified by clicking the  Advanced settings  button in the
Screen Resolution window.Memory moduleThe memory module is installed in the computer.Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))
For more information regarding Memory (Main System), please refer to the
Legal Footnotes  section.Graphics Processing
UnitGraphics processing unit (GPU) performance
might vary depending on product model, design
configuration, applications, power management
settings and features utilized. GPU performance
is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and might decrease considerably when
operating in battery power mode.Legal Footnote (Graphics Processing Unit (GPU))
For more information regarding Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), pleaserefer to the  Legal Footnotes  section.
Intel®
 Display Power Saving Technology
Intel GPU models might include the Display Power Saving Technology feature that can save the power consumption of the computer by optimizing
picture contrast on the internal LCD.
This feature can be used if the computer is:
running under battery mode
using the internal LCD display only
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							The Display Power Saving Technology feature is enabled as the factory
default. If you want to disable this feature, you can disable it.
The Display Power Saving Technology feature can be disabled in the Intel ®
HD Graphics Control Panel/Intel ®
 Graphics and Media Control Panel.
You can access this control panel in the following way:
Right-click on the desktop and click  Graphics Properties...
In Intel ®
 HD Graphics Control Panel:
1. Click  Power and select  On battery from the drop-down menu under
Power  in the upper-left corner.
2. Click  Disable under Display Power Saving Technology .
3. Click  Apply.
If you want to enable this feature, click  Enable under Display Power 
Saving Technology .
In Intel ®
 Graphics and Media Control Panel:
1. Click  Power.
2. Select  On battery from the drop-down menu in  Power Source.
3. Clear the  Display Power Saving Technology  check box.
4. Click  OK.
If you want to enable this feature, under the conditions mentioned above, select the  Display Power Saving Technology  check box.
AMD ®
 Vari-Bright ™
AMD GPU models might include the AMD ®
 Vari-Bright ™
 feature that can
save the computer's power consumption by optimizing picture contrast on the internal LCD.
This feature can be used if the computer is:
running under battery mode
using the internal LCD display only
The Vari-Bright feature can be enabled in the AMD VISION Engine Control Center/Catalyst Control Center. You can access the center in the following way:
Right-click on the desktop and click  AMD VISION Engine Control
Center /Catalyst Control Center .
In this control panel:
1. Select  PowerPlay™  under Power.
2. Select  Enable PowerPlay™  check box, and then select the  Enable 
Vari-Bright™  check box.
If you want to improve the picture quality under the conditions mentioned above, adjust the setting towards Maximize Quality or disable this feature.
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