User GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® Z830 Series User’s Guide1Contents29Introduction36This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used39Your computer’s features and specifications40Other documentation40Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Setting up a work environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Connecting to a power source45Charging the main battery47Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel48Turning on the power49Setting up your software49Registering your computer with Toshiba50Adding optional external devices50Adding memory (optional)50Recovering the Internal Storage Drive51Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)52Recovering of factory default software with user’s data54Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions57Recovering to a custom size partition60Creating recovery media62Restoring from recovery media65Erasing the Internal Storage Drive67Checking the internal storage drive operating status69Installing drivers and applications69Using the touch pad69Adjusting touch pad settings73Disabling or enabling the touch pad73Using external display devices74Selecting video cables74Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device74Connecting an external monitor or projector75Directing the display output when you turn on the computer75Adjusting the quality of the external display76Using an external keyboard76Using a mouse76Connecting a printer77Setting up a printer78Turning off the computer79Options for turning off the computer79Using the Shut down command81Using and configuring Hibernation mode83Using and configuring Sleep mode86Closing the display panel89Customizing your computer’s settings89Caring for your computer89Cleaning the computer89Moving the computer89Using a computer lock90Chapter 2: Learning the Basics91Computing tips91Using the keyboard92Character keys93Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard93Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys93Function keys93Special Windows® keys94Overlay keys94Backlit keyboard95Starting a program95Starting a program from the Start menu96Starting a program from Windows® Explorer96Starting a program using the Search programs and files field97Saving your work98Printing your work99Backing up your work100Restoring your work101Toshiba’s online resources101Chapter 3: Mobile Computing102Toshiba’s energy-saver design102Running the computer on battery power103Battery Notice103Power management105Charging batteries105Charging the main battery105Charging the RTC battery106Monitoring main battery power107Determining remaining battery power109What to do when the main battery runs low109Setting battery notifications110Conserving battery power110Power Plans111Using a hot key to set the Power Plan112Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan113Changing the main battery114Taking care of your battery114Safety precautions114Maintaining your battery115Disposing of your computer115Traveling tips116Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features117Exploring the desktop117Finding your way around the desktop118Setting up for communications120Connecting your computer to a network121Exploring audio features121Recording sounds121Using external speakers or headphones122Using the Web Camera123Using the Memory card reader123Inserting memory media124Removing memory media124Chapter 5: Utilities126TOSHIBA Assist127Connect128Secure129Protect & Fix130Optimize131TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator132TOSHIBA Application Installer132Setting passwords133Using an instant password133Using a supervisor password134Using a user password135TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility137TOSHIBA Security Assist138TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility140Mouse Utility141TOSHIBA Hardware Setup142TOSHIBA Sleep Utility144Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility144USB Sleep and Charge144Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge146Power supply mode settings146TOSHIBA Button Support147TOSHIBA Accessibility148Trusted Platform Module (TPM)149Fingerprint Authentication Utility150Fingerprint utility limitations150Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility150Fingerprint Logon151Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader151Fingerprint reader limitations153TOSHIBA eco Utility™154TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator155TOSHIBA Service Station156TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor156Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong158Problems that are easy to fix158Problems when you turn on the computer159The Windows® operating system is not working161Using Startup options to fix problems161Internet problems162The Windows® operating system can help you163Fixing a problem with Device Manager163Checking device properties163Memory problems164Power and the batteries164Keyboard problems166Display problems166Disk or storage drive problems168Error-checking168Sound system problems169Wireless networking problems170Develop good computing habits172Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system173If you need further assistance177Before you contact Toshiba177Contacting Toshiba178Other Toshiba Internet Web sites178Toshiba’s worldwide offices179Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards181Hot Key Cards181Using the Hot Key Cards182Hot key functions183Volume Mute183Lock (Instant security)184Power plan185Sleep mode186Hibernation mode187Output (Display switch)188Display brightness189Disabling or enabling wireless devices190Disabling or enabling the touch pad191Zoom (Display resolution)192Cursor control overlay192Numeric overlay193Keyboard hot key functions194Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors195Glossary196Index211Size: 3.97 MBPages: 218Language: EnglishOpen manual
