User GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® R830 Series User’s Guide1Contents33Introduction40This guide42Safety icons43Other icons used43Your computer’s features and specifications44Other documentation44Service options44Chapter 1: Getting Started45Selecting a place to work45Setting up a work environment45Keeping yourself comfortable46Precautions46Important information on your computer’s cooling fan48Setting up your computer48Connecting to a power source49Charging the main battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Turning on the power53Setting up your software53Registering your computer with Toshiba54Adding optional external devices54Adding memory (optional)54Installing a memory module55Removing a memory module60Checking total memory63Recovering the Internal Storage Drive63Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)65Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions67Recovering to a custom size partition70Creating recovery DVDs/media72Restoring from recovery DVDs/media75Erasing the Internal Storage Drive77Checking the internal storage drive operating status78Installing drivers and applications79Using the touch pad79Adjusting touch pad settings82Disabling or enabling the touch pad83Using external display devices83Selecting video cables84Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device84Connecting an external monitor or projector84Directing the display output when you turn on the computer85Adjusting the quality of the external display86Using an external keyboard86Using a mouse86Connecting a printer86Setting up a printer87Turning off the computer87Options for turning off the computer88Using the Shut down command90Using and configuring Hibernation mode92Using and configuring Sleep mode95Closing the display panel98Customizing your computer’s settings98Caring for your computer98Cleaning the computer98Moving the computer99Using a computer lock99Chapter 2: Learning the Basics100Computing tips100Using the keyboard101Character keys102Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard102Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys102Function keys102Special Windows® keys103Overlay keys103Starting a program104Starting a program from the Start menu105Starting a program from Windows® Explorer105Starting a program using the Search programs and files field106Saving your work107Printing your work108Backing up your work109Restoring your work110Using the optical disc drive110Optical disc drive components111Inserting an optical disc112Playing an audio CD114Playing optical media114Recording optical media114Removing a disc with the computer on115Removing a disc with the computer off115Caring for optical discs116Toshiba’s online resources116Chapter 3: Mobile Computing117Toshiba’s energy-saver design117Running the computer on battery power118Battery Notice118Power management119Using additional batteries120Charging batteries120Charging the main battery120Charging the RTC battery121Monitoring main battery power122Determining remaining battery power123What to do when the main battery runs low124Setting battery notifications124Conserving battery power125Power Plans126Using a hot key to set the Power Plan127Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan128Changing the main battery129Removing the battery from the computer129Inserting a charged battery131Taking care of your battery132Safety precautions132Maintaining your battery133Disposing of used batteries133Traveling tips135Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features136Exploring the desktop136Finding your way around the desktop137Setting up for communications139Connecting your computer to a network140Exploring audio features141Recording sounds141Using external speakers or headphones141Using the Web Camera142Using an ExpressCard®143Inserting an ExpressCard®143Removing an ExpressCard®143Using the Memory card reader144Inserting memory media144Removing memory media145Using the eSATA/USB combo port146Using the expansion port146Chapter 5: Utilities147TOSHIBA Assist148Connect149Secure150Protect & Fix151Optimize152TOSHIBA Application Installer153Setting passwords154Using an instant password154Using a supervisor password155Using a user password156TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility158TOSHIBA Security Assist159TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility161TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility162Mouse Utility163TOSHIBA Hardware Setup164TOSHBA Sleep Utility166Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility166USB Sleep and Charge166Enabling USB Sleep and Charge168Power supply mode settings168TOSHIBA Button Support169TOSHIBA Accessibility170Fingerprint Authentication Utility171Fingerprint utility limitations171Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility171Fingerprint Logon172Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader172Fingerprint reader limitations174TOSHIBA eco Utility™175TOSHIBA Service Station176TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor176Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong178Problems that are easy to fix178Problems when you turn on the computer179The Windows® operating system is not working181Using Startup options to fix problems182Internet problems183The Windows® operating system can help you183Fixing a problem with Device Manager184Checking device properties184Memory problems185Power and the batteries185Keyboard problems187Display problems187Disk or storage drive problems189Error-checking189Optical disc drive problems190Sound system problems191ExpressCard® problems192ExpressCard® checklist192Resolving ExpressCard® problems192Printer problems194Wireless networking problems195DVD operating problems197Develop good computing habits198Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system199If you need further assistance203Before you contact Toshiba203Contacting Toshiba204Other Toshiba Internet Web sites205Toshiba’s worldwide offices205Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards207Hot Key Cards207Using the Hot Key Cards208Hot key functions209Optical disk drive209Volume Mute210Lock (Instant security)211Power plan212Sleep mode213Hibernation mode214Output (Display switch)215Display brightness216Disabling or enabling wireless devices217Disabling or enabling the touch pad218Cursor control overlay219Numeric overlay219Keyboard hot key functions220Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors221Glossary222Index237Size: 4.12 MBPages: 245Language: EnglishOpen manual
Reference GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® R830 Series Resource Guide1Introduction10This guide11Other documentation12Setting up your computer and getting started13Precautions13Your computer’s features and specifications14Connecting to a power source14Creating recovery DVDs/media16Learning the basics17Computing tips17Using the touch pad18Adjusting touch pad settings20Disabling or enabling the touch pad20Using the optical disc drive21Inserting an optical disc22Removing an optical disc23Using the manual eject button24Using the Web Camera24Using the Memory card reader24Inserting memory media25Removing memory media25Moving the computer26Mobile computing26Running the computer on battery power26Monitoring main battery power27Setting battery notifications28Changing the main battery28Taking care of your battery30Safety precautions30Maintaining your battery31Disposing of used batteries31If something goes wrong32Problems that are easy to fix32Problems when you turn on the computer33Display problems34If you need further assistance35Before you contact Toshiba35Contacting Toshiba35Toshiba voice contact35Power cord/cable connectors36Features and specifications36Size: 948 KBPages: 36Language: EnglishOpen manual
Reference GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® R830 Series Resource Guide1Introduction10This guide11Other documentation12Setting up your computer and getting started13Precautions13Your computer’s features and specifications14Connecting to a power source14Creating recovery DVDs/media16Learning the basics17Computing tips17Using the touch pad18Adjusting touch pad settings20Disabling or enabling the touch pad20Using the optical disc drive21Inserting an optical disc22Removing an optical disc23Using the manual eject button24Using the Web Camera24Using the Memory card reader24Inserting memory media25Removing memory media25Moving the computer26Mobile computing26Running the computer on battery power26Monitoring main battery power27Setting battery notifications28Changing the main battery28Taking care of your battery30Safety precautions30Maintaining your battery31Disposing of used batteries31If something goes wrong32Problems that are easy to fix32Problems when you turn on the computer33Display problems34If you need further assistance35Before you contact Toshiba35Contacting Toshiba35Toshiba voice contact35Power cord/cable connectors36Features and specifications36Size: 948 KBPages: 36Language: EnglishOpen manual
