User ManualTable of ContentsPortégé® Z30 - A Series User’s Guide1Contents19Introduction25This guide27Safety icons28Other icons used28Your computer’s features and specifications29Documentation29Service 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 tasks34Mobile computing tips34Transporting the notebook34Seeking additional help35Check list35Precautions36Important information on your computer’s cooling fan38Setting up your computer38Connecting to a power source39Charging the main battery41Using the computer for the first time42Initial setup42Setting up your software43Registering your computer with Toshiba43To Shut down your computer44To Restart your computer45To place your computer in Sleep mode45Adding optional external devices46Adding memory46Recovering the Internal Storage Drive47Creating recovery media48Restoring from recovery media50Refresh your PC (with user’s data)52Reset your PC54Installing drivers and applications57Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device58Using the touch pad59Adjusting touch pad settings62Disabling or enabling the touch pad62Connecting an external device62Using external display devices63Selecting video cables63Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device63Connecting an external monitor or projector64Directing the display output when you turn on the computer64Adjusting the quality of the external display65Customizing your computer’s settings66Caring for your computer66Cleaning the computer66Moving the computer67Chapter 2: Learning the Basics68Computing tips68Using the keyboard69Function keys70Special Windows® keys70Overlay keys71Backlit keyboard72Touch screen72Touch screen navigation72Mouse properties73Starting an app73Starting an app from the Start screen73Saving your work74Backing up your work75Toshiba’s online resources75Chapter 3: Mobile Computing76Toshiba’s energy-saver design76Running the computer on battery power76Battery Notice77Power management78Charging batteries78Charging the main battery78Charging the RTC battery79Monitoring battery power80Determining remaining battery power81What to do when the main battery runs low82Setting battery notifications82Conserving battery power83Power Plans84Using the eco power plan85Changing the main battery86Taking care of your battery86Safety precautions86Maintaining your battery87Disposing of your computer87Traveling tips87Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features89Exploring the Start screen89Charms90Tiles91Exploring the desktop91Finding your way around the desktop91Windows® Store93Setting up for communications94Connecting your computer to a network95Exploring audio features95Recording sounds95Using external speakers or headphones96Using the Web Camera97Using the Smart Card Reader97Using the Memory card reader98Inserting memory media98Removing memory media99Using the expansion port100Chapter 5: Utilities101eco Utility®102Password Utility103Using a supervisor password103Using a user password105Deleting a user password107System Settings108Sleep Utilities110USB Sleep and Charge110Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge112Power supply mode settings112Function Key114Recovery Media Creator115Service Station115TOSHIBA Application Installer116Fingerprint Authentication Utility117Fingerprint utility limitations117Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility117Fingerprint Logon118Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader118Fingerprint reader limitations120Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong121Problems that are easy to fix121Problems when you turn on the computer122The Windows® operating system is not working124Using Startup options to fix problems124Internet problems127The Windows® operating system can help you128Fixing a problem with Device Manager128Checking device properties128Power and the batteries129Keyboard problems130Display problems131Disk or storage drive problems133Error-checking133Sound system problems134Printer problems135Wireless networking problems136Develop good computing habits137Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system138If you need further assistance143Contacting Toshiba144Other Toshiba Internet Web sites144Toshiba’s worldwide offices145Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys146Functions146Lock (Instant security)147Power plan147Sleep mode147Hibernation mode147Output (Display switch)148Display brightness149Disabling or enabling wireless devices149Disabling or enabling the Dual Point149Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay150Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay150Disabling or enabling the scroll lock150Volume Mute150Keyboard Function keys151Zoom (Display resolution)151Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors152Glossary153A155B156C157D158E159F160G161H161I162K162L162M163N163O164P164R165S166T167U167W167Index168Size: 6.19 MBPages: 173Language: EnglishOpen manual
