User ManualTable of ContentsTecra® R940/R950 Series User’s Guide1Contents17Introduction24This guide26Safety icons27Other icons used27Your computer’s features and specifications28Other documentation28Service options28Chapter 1: Getting Started29Selecting a place to work29Setting up a work environment29Keeping yourself comfortable30Computer user comfort recommendations30Good Working Posture30Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor31Typing style32Taking breaks and varying tasks32Mobile computing tips33Transporting the notebook33Seeking additional help33Check list34Precautions34Important information on your computer’s cooling fan36Setting up your computer36Connecting to a power source37Charging the main battery39Using the computer for the first time40Initial setup40Setting up your software40Registering your computer with Toshiba41To Shut down your computer41To Restart your computer42To place your computer in Sleep mode42Adding optional external devices43Adding memory (optional)43Installing a memory module44Removing a memory module50Checking total memory52Recovering the Internal Storage Drive53Creating recovery media54Restoring from recovery media56Refresh your PC (with user’s data)57Reset your PC60Installing drivers and applications62Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device63Adjusting touch pad settings66Disabling or enabling the touch pad67Scrolling with the touch pad67Control buttons67Connecting an external device68Using external display devices68Selecting video cables69Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device69Connecting an external monitor or projector69Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™70Directing the display output when you turn on the computer70Adjusting the quality of the external display71Customizing your computer’s settings72Caring for your computer72Cleaning the computer72Moving the computer72Using a computer lock73Chapter 2: Learning the Basics74Computing tips74Using the keyboard75Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys76Function keys76Special Windows® keys77Mouse properties77Starting an app78Starting an app from the Start screen78Saving your work79Backing up your work79Using the optical disc drive79Optical disc drive components80Inserting an optical disc81Playing optical media81Recording optical media82Removing a disc with the computer on83Removing a disc with the computer off83Toshiba’s online resources83Chapter 3: Mobile Computing84Toshiba’s energy-saver design84Running the computer on battery power85Battery Notice85Power management86Using additional batteries86Charging the main battery86Charging the RTC battery87Monitoring main battery power88Determining remaining battery power89What to do when the main battery runs low90Setting battery notifications90Conserving battery power91Power Plans92Using a TOSHIBA Function key to set the Power Plan93Using the eco power plan93Changing the main battery94Removing the battery from the computer95Inserting a charged battery97Taking care of your battery98Safety precautions98Maintaining your battery99Disposing of used batteries99Traveling tips101Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features102Exploring the Start screen102Charms103Tiles104Exploring the desktop104Finding your way around the desktop104Windows® Store106Setting up for communications106Connecting your computer to a network107Exploring audio features107Recording sounds108Using external speakers or headphones108Using the Web Camera109Using an ExpressCard®109Inserting an ExpressCard®110Removing an ExpressCard®110Using the Memory card reader111Inserting memory media112Removing memory media112Using the eSATA/USB combo port113Using the expansion port113Chapter 5: Utilities115Desktop Assist116Media & Entertainment117Tools & Utilities118Support & Recovery119eco Utility®120Setting passwords121Using a supervisor password121Using a user password123System Settings124Sleep and Charge126USB Sleep and Charge126Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge128Power supply mode settings128HDD Protection Utility129Function Key130Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool131PC Diagnostic Tool131PC Health Monitor132Recovery Media Creator133Service Station133TOSHIBA Application Installer133TOSHIBA Button Setting135Trusted Platform Module (TPM)135Fingerprint Utility136Fingerprint utility limitations136Using the Fingerprint Utility136Fingerprint Logon137Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader137Fingerprint reader limitations139Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong140Problems that are easy to fix140Problems when you turn on the computer141The Windows® operating system is not working143Using Startup options to fix problems144Internet problems146The Windows® operating system can help you146Fixing a problem with Device Manager147Checking device properties147Memory problems148Power and the batteries149Keyboard problems150Display problems151Disk or storage drive problems153Error-checking153Optical disc drive problems155Sound system problems156ExpressCard® problems156ExpressCard® checklist157Resolving ExpressCard® problems157Printer problems158Wireless networking problems159DVD operating problems161Develop good computing habits162Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system163If you need further assistance167Contacting Toshiba168Other Toshiba Internet Web sites168Toshiba’s worldwide offices169Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys170Functions170Lock (Instant security)171Power plan171Sleep mode171Hibernation mode171Output (Display switch)172Display brightness173Disabling or enabling wireless devices173Disabling or enabling the touch pad173Cursor control overlay174Numeric overlay174Scroll lock174Volume Mute174Optical disk drive174Keyboard Function keys175Zoom (Display resolution)175Appendix B : Power Cord/Cable Connectors176Glossary177A179B180C181D182E183F184G184H184I185K185L185M186N187O187P187R188S189T190U190W191Index192Size: 4.15 MBPages: 199Language: EnglishOpen manual
