User ManualTable of ContentsPortégé® R930 Series User’s Guide1Contents18Introduction25This guide27Safety icons28Other icons used28Your computer’s features and specifications29Other documentation29Service options29Chapter 1: Getting Started30Selecting a place to work30Setting up a work environment30Keeping yourself comfortable31Computer user comfort recommendations31Good Working Posture31Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor32Typing style33Taking breaks and varying tasks33Mobile computing tips34Transporting the notebook34Seeking additional help34Check list35Precautions35Important information on your computer’s cooling fan37Setting up your computer38Connecting to a power source38Charging the main battery41Using the computer for the first time41Setting up your software42Registering your computer with Toshiba42Adding optional external devices42Adding memory (optional)43Installing a memory module43Removing a memory module49Checking total memory52Recovering the Internal Storage Drive52Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)54Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions56Recovering to a custom size partition59Creating recovery media61Restoring from recovery media64Erasing the Internal Storage Drive66Checking the internal storage drive operating status67Installing drivers and applications67Using the touch pad68Adjusting touch pad settings71Disabling or enabling the touch pad72Scrolling with the touch pad72Control buttons72Connecting an external device73Using external display devices73Selecting video cables73Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device74Connecting an external monitor or projector74Adjusting the quality of the external display75Customizing your computer’s settings75Caring for your computer76Cleaning the computer76Moving the computer76Using a computer lock76Chapter 2: Learning the Basics78Computing tips78Using the keyboard79Character keys80Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys80Function keys80Special Windows® keys81Starting a program81Starting a program using the Search programs and files field81Starting a program from the Start menu82Saving your work82Backing up your work83Restoring your work83Using the optical disc drive84Optical disc drive components84Inserting an optical disc85Playing optical media86Recording optical media86Removing a disc with the computer on87Removing a disc with the computer off87Toshiba’s online resources88Chapter 3: Mobile Computing89Toshiba’s energy-saver design89Running the computer on battery power90Battery Notice90Power management91Using additional batteries91Charging the main battery92Charging the RTC battery93Monitoring main battery power93Determining remaining battery power94What to do when the main battery runs low95Setting battery notifications95Conserving battery power96Power Plans97Using a hot key to set the Power Plan98Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan99Changing the main battery99Removing the battery from the computer100Inserting a charged battery101Taking care of your battery102Safety precautions102Maintaining your battery103Disposing of used batteries103Traveling tips104Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features106Exploring the desktop106Finding your way around the desktop107Setting up for communications109Connecting your computer to a network110Exploring audio features110Recording sounds110Using external speakers or headphones111Using the Web Camera111Using an ExpressCard®112Inserting an ExpressCard®112Removing an ExpressCard®113Using the Memory card reader114Inserting memory media114Removing memory media115Using the eSATA/USB combo port116Using the expansion port116Chapter 5: Utilities117TOSHIBA Assist118Connect119Secure120Protect & Fix121Optimize122TOSHIBA Application Installer123Setting passwords124Using an instant password124Using a supervisor password125Using a user password126TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility128TOSHIBA Security Assist129TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility131TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility132Mouse Utility133TOSHIBA Hardware Setup134TOSHIBA Sleep Utility136Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility136USB Sleep and Charge136Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge138Power supply mode settings138TOSHIBA Button Support139TOSHIBA Accessibility140Trusted Platform Module (TPM)141Fingerprint Authentication Utility141Fingerprint utility limitations141Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility141Fingerprint Logon142Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader142Fingerprint reader limitations144TOSHIBA eco Utility™144TOSHIBA Service Station145TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor145ConfigFree®146Getting Started147ConfigFree® Utilities147Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong150Problems that are easy to fix150Problems when you turn on the computer151The Windows® operating system is not working153Using Startup options to fix problems154Internet problems155The Windows® operating system can help you155Fixing a problem with Device Manager156Checking device properties156Memory problems157Power and the batteries157Keyboard problems159Display problems159Disk or storage drive problems161Error-checking161Optical disc drive problems162Sound system problems163ExpressCard® problems164ExpressCard® checklist164Resolving ExpressCard® problems164Printer problems166Wireless networking problems167DVD operating problems169Develop good computing habits170Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system171If you need further assistance175Contacting Toshiba176Other Toshiba Internet Web sites176Toshiba’s worldwide offices177Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards178Hot Key Cards178Using the Hot Key Cards179Hot key functions180Volume Mute180Lock (Instant security)181Power plan182Sleep mode183Hibernation mode184Output (Display switch)185Display brightness186Disabling or enabling wireless devices187Disabling or enabling the touch pad188Keyboard hot key functions189Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors190Glossary191A193B194C195D196E197F198G198H198I199K199L199M200N201O201P201R202S203T204U204W205Index206Size: 3.59 MBPages: 213Language: EnglishOpen manual
