Toshiba S70b Owners Manual

							External displays allow you to share your desktop or extend the desktop
area.
Connecting an external display Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connectother external displays via available ports on the computer.Some models may include the Triple Monitor function that can display
image on Triple Monitor independently.
As the port operation of all external display devices have not been
confirmed, some devices might not function properly.
External RGB monitor port
An external analog monitor can be connected to the External RGB monitor
port on the computer. To connect an external analog monitor, do the following:
1. Connect the RGB cable to the External RGB monitor port. Figure 4-9 Connecting the RGB cable to the External RGB monitor port
1. External RGB monitor port2. RGB cable
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
There are no fastening screws for an external monitor cable on the
External RGB monitor port. However, external monitor cables which have connectors with fastening screws can still be used.
2. Turn the external monitor's power on.
When you turn on the power, the computer automatically recognizes the
monitor and determines whether it is a color or monochrome device.
When displaying desktop on an external analog monitor, desktop is sometimes displayed on the center of the monitor with black bars around
desktop (with small size).
At that time, please read the manual of the monitor and set the display mode which is supporting at the monitor. Then it will be displayed with
suitable size with correct aspect ratio.
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							The HDMI out port
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port digitally transfers bothvideo and audio data without reducing the quality. HDMI-compatible external display devices including televisions can be connected via theHDMI port.
Some models can support ultra high definition (3840 x 2160 pixels) display
on compatible external display devices via HDMI output port. To use this
function, you must purchase an HDMI cable (corresponding to 3840x2160
pixels or higher).
To connect an HDMI-compatible display device, do the following:
To connect a device to the HDMI out port, you must purchase a suitable
HDMI cable.
1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI in port of the HDMI display device.
2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer.
3. Turn the HDMI display device's power on.
Figure 4-10 Connecting the HDMI out port
1. HDMI out port2. HDMI cable
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Do not plug/unplug an HDMI device under the following conditions:
The system is starting up.
The system is shutting down.
When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port, the
display output device is set to HDMI.
When you unplug the HDMI cable and replug it, wait at least 5 seconds
before you replug the HDMI cable again.
When you change the display output device, the playback device may not switch automatically. In this case, in order to set the playback device to thesame device as the display output device, please adjust the playbackdevice manually by the following steps:
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							1. Click Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Sound  under
Windows System  in the Apps view.
2. In the  Playback  tab, select the playback device which you want to
switch to.
3. To use the internal speakers on your computer, select  Speakers. To use
the television or the external monitor that you have connected to the computer, select a different playback device.
4. Click the  Set Default button.
5. Click  OK to close the  Sound dialog.
Settings for display video on HDMI
To view video on the HDMI display device, be sure to configure the
following settings otherwise you might find that nothing is displayed.
Be sure to use the function key to select the display device before starting
to play video. Do not change the display device while playing video.
Do not change the display device under the following conditions.
While data is being read or written
While communication is being carried out
Selecting HD Format
To select the display mode, do the following:
1. Click  Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Display
-> Change display settings -> Advanced settings -> List All  Modes  under Windows System  in the Apps view.
2. Select one of the modes at  List All Modes.
Wireless display Your computer may support Wireless display, a wireless technology which
utilizes Wi-Fi to allow the computer to be wirelessly connected to external
displays including TVs as extended screens. With Wireless display, documents, streamed/local media contents or other online contents can beshared wirelessly with others.
To use Wireless display, either one of the following devices is required:
A compatible external display with built-in support for Wireless display.
An external display with HDMI port and a Wireless display adaptor.
The Wireless display adaptor is a device that connects to the external
display via HDMI port and can receive Wi-Fi signals from your
computer.
To wirelessly connect to an external display, you can follow the steps as
described below:
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							1. In the Settings charm, click  Change PC settings -> PC and devices
-> Devices .
2. Click  Add a device . Your computer will start searching for the
Wireless display device.
3. After the Wireless display device is searched, follow the on-screen instructions to finish connection.
After the connection is established, the name of the Wireless display device will appear under  Projectors.
To disconnect the Wireless display device, click the Wireless display device name and then click  Remove device.
Changing the display settings After one or more external displays are connected, the operating systemcan automatically detect, identify, and set up the display settings.
You can also manually manage how the external displays will work and
change the display settings by pressing  P while holding down the
Windows  ( 
 ) key. If you disconnect the external display before you turn
off the computer's power, be sure to switch to the internal display.
Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other
heavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft. The
computer has a security lock slot on its left side into which you can attach one end of the security cable, while the other end attaches to a desk orsimilar object. The methods used for attaching security cables differ from
product to product. Refer to the instructions for the product you are using
for more information.
Connecting the security lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer, do the following:
1. Turn the computer so its left side faces you. 2. Align the security cable with the lock slot and secure it in place.
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							Figure 4-11 Security lock1. Security lock slot2. Security lock
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Optional TOSHIBA Accessories To make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use, youcan add a number of options and accessories. For reference, the following
list details some of the items that are available from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer:
Universal AC AdaptorIf you frequently use your computer at more than
one site, it might be convenient to purchase an
additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in
order to remove the need to carry the adaptor
with you always.Battery packAn additional battery pack can be purchased for use as either a spare or replacement. Refer to
the  Battery  section for further information.
Sound System and Video mode
This section describes some of the audio control functions.
Volume Mixer The Volume Mixer utility lets you control the audio volume for playback ofdevices and applications under Windows.
To launch the Volume Mixer utility, right-click on the speaker icon on
the Windows Taskbar, and then select  Open Volume Mixer from the
sub menu.
To adjust the volume level of speakers or headphones, move the
Speakers  slider.
To adjust the volume level of an application that you are using, move
the slider for the corresponding application.
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							Microphone LevelTo change the microphone recording level, do the following.
1. Right-click on the speaker icon on the Windows Taskbar, and select Recording devices  from the sub menu.
2. Select  Microphone , and click Properties .
3. On the  Levels tab, move the  Microphone slider to increase or
decrease the microphone volume level.
If you feel the microphone volume level is inadequate, move the
Microphone Boost  slider to a higher level.
Audio Enhancements In order to apply the sound effects for your current speaker, do the
following.
1. Right-click on the  Speakers icon on the Windows Taskbar, and then
select  Playback devices  from the sub menu.
2. Select  Speakers, and click  Properties .
3. On the  Enhancements  tab select the sound effects you would like,
and click  Apply.
DTS Sound DTS Sound™ utilizes advanced patented techniques to retrieve audio cuesburied in the original source material and deliver immersive surround sound complete with deep, rich bass and crystal clear dialog.
DTS Sound is provided with some models. It provides the following
features:
Immersive surround sound with bass and dialog enhancement
Broad sweet spot with elevated sound image
Improved volume output delivering maximum volume without creating
clipping or distortion
Dialog enhancement for clear and intelligible vocals
Bass enhancement for rich, low frequency production
High frequency definition for crisp details
To access the utility, click  DTS Sound under DTS, Inc  in the Apps view.
U.S. patents apply to this product. See http://patents.dts.com
Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
Video mode Video mode settings are configured via the  Screen Resolution dialog.
To open the  Screen Resolution  dialog, click Control Panel ->
Appearance and Personalization -> Display -> Change display 
settings  under Windows System  in the Apps view.
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							If you are running some applications (for example a 3D application or video
playback), you might see some disturbance, flickering, or frame dropping
on your screen.
If that occurs, adjust the resolution of display, lowering it until the screen is
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							Chapter 5
Utilities and Advanced Usage This chapter describes the utilities and special features of this computer,and the advanced usage of some utilities.
Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed utilities that come with thecomputer and details how to start them. For further information on their
operation, refer to online manual, help files, or README.TXT file (if
applicable) of each utility.
TOSHIBA Display
UtilityTOSHIBA Display Utility includes Desktop Text
Size utility, Split Screen utility or Resolution+ settings. Desktop Text Size allows you to make
the text size bigger or smaller on the desktop
according to your usage and favorite. You can change the text size on the display and on the
title bar of windows by changing the scaling of the text size. When the scaling is smaller, more
information appears on the display
simultaneously but the text size becomes smaller. When the scaling is larger, less
information appears on the display
simultaneously but the text size becomes larger.
You can install Split Screen utility by yourself.
Split Screen utility enables you to create multiple
display zones on a screen and to fit the active
windows to within those zones.
Resolution+ is an image processor that performs
high-quality image enhancements such as Color
Correction and Sharpness on video playbacks.
This feature is only provided with some models.
To access this utility, click  Display Utility under
TOSHIBA  group in the Apps view.
For details on this utility, see the help file.TOSHIBA Password
UtilityThis utility allows you to set a password in order
to restrict access to the computer.
To access this utility, click  Password Utility
under  TOSHIBA  group in the Apps view.
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							TOSHIBA System
SettingsThis utility allows you to customize your
hardware settings according to the way you work
with the computer and the peripherals you use.
To access this utility, click  System Settings
under  TOSHIBA  group in the Apps view.CyberLink PowerDVD
for TOSHIBAThis software is provided for playback of DVD Video. To access this utility, click  CyberLink 
PowerDVD for TOSHIBA  in the Apps view.
For details on how to use CyberLink PowerDVD
for TOSHIBA, see the help file.TOSHIBA Blu-ray
Disc PlayerThis software is provided for playback of Blu-ray
Disc™. It has an on-screen interface and
functions. To start this utility, click  TOSHIBA Blu-
ray Disc Player  under TOSHIBA  group in the
Apps view. For details on how to use TOSHIBA
Blu-ray Disc Player, see the help file.TOSHIBA Setup
UtilityTOSHIBA Setup Utility is a BIOS setup utility that
provides you a menu-based user interface so
that you can easily view and change BIOS
settings.
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							TOSHIBA eco UtilityThis computer is equipped with "eco mode". This
mode slightly lowers performance of some
devices to reduce electric power consumption. You can realize measurable power savings by
using it continuously.
TOSHIBA eco Utility helps control the power
consumption of your computer. Various
information can help you understand your degree
of contribution to the environment.
Furthermore, this utility contains Peak shift
function that can help reduce power usage during
periods of peak demand by shifting some power
consumption to periods when demand is lower.
The utility also supports "eco charge mode". The battery will not be fully charged in this mode, thus
extending the life cycle of the battery.
It is recommended using the computer with AC
adaptor connected as the battery operating time
is comparatively short in this mode.
Depending on the usage situation, the life cycle
of the battery might not be extended properly.
To access this utility, click  eco Utility under
TOSHIBA  group in the Apps view.
For details on TOSHIBA eco utility, see the help
file.CyberLink MediaStoryCyberLink MediaStory helps you to quickly
manage and share your multimedia content. Your
photos and videos are organized by event, date
in a calendar, geographical places, and by
people's faces. You can easily create a polished
slideshow or video of your digital life utilizing your
photos and videos.
This utility is only provided with some models.
To access it, click CyberLink MediaStory  in the
Apps view.
For details on how to use CyberLink MediaStory,
please check out the tutorials by clicking
Preferences  ( 
 ) in the main window and then
clicking  Tutorials .
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