User ManualTable of ContentsTecra® R940 Series User’s Guide1Contents19Introduction26This guide28Safety icons29Other icons used29Your computer’s features and specifications30Other documentation30Service options30Chapter 1: Getting Started31Selecting a place to work31Setting up a work environment31Keeping yourself comfortable32Computer user comfort recommendations32Good Working Posture32Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor33Typing style34Taking breaks and varying tasks34Mobile computing tips35Transporting the notebook35Seeking additional help35Check list36Precautions36Important information on your computer’s cooling fan38Setting up your computer38Connecting to a power source39Charging the main battery41Using the computer for the first time42Setting up your software42Registering your computer with Toshiba43Adding optional external devices43Adding memory (optional)43Installing a memory module44Removing a memory module50Checking total memory53Recovering the Internal Storage Drive53Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)55Recovering 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 status68Installing drivers and applications68Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device69Adjusting touch pad settings73Disabling or enabling the touch pad73Scrolling with the touch pad74Control buttons74Connecting an external device74Using external display devices75Selecting video cables75Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device75Connecting an external monitor or projector76Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™76Directing the display output when you turn on the computer76Adjusting the quality of the external display78Customizing your computer’s settings78Caring for your computer78Cleaning the computer78Moving the computer78Using a computer lock79Chapter 2: Learning the Basics80Computing tips80Using the keyboard81Character keys81Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys82Function keys82Special Windows® keys82Starting a program82Starting a program using the Search programs and files field83Starting a program from the Start menu83Saving your work84Backing up your work84Restoring your work84Using the optical disc drive85Optical disc drive components86Inserting an optical disc87Playing optical media87Recording optical media88Removing a disc with the computer on89Removing a disc with the computer off89Toshiba’s online resources89Chapter 3: Mobile Computing90Toshiba’s energy-saver design90Running the computer on battery power90Battery Notice90Power management91Using additional batteries92Charging the main battery92Charging the RTC battery93Monitoring main battery power94Determining remaining battery power95What to do when the main battery runs low96Setting battery notifications96Conserving battery power97Power Plans98Using a hot key to set the Power Plan99Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan99Changing the main battery100Removing the battery from the computer101Inserting a charged battery102Taking care of your battery103Safety precautions103Maintaining your battery104Disposing of used batteries104Traveling tips105Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features107Exploring the desktop107Finding your way around the desktop108Setting up for communications110Connecting your computer to a network111Exploring audio features111Recording sounds111Using external speakers or headphones112Using the Web Camera112Using an ExpressCard®113Inserting an ExpressCard®113Removing an ExpressCard®114Using the Memory card reader114Inserting memory media115Removing memory media116Using the eSATA/USB combo port117Using the expansion port117Chapter 5: Utilities118TOSHIBA Assist119Connect120Secure121Protect & Fix122Optimize123TOSHIBA Application Installer124Setting passwords125Using an instant password125Using a supervisor password126Using a user password127TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility129TOSHIBA Security Assist130TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility132TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility133Mouse Utility134TOSHIBA Hardware Setup135TOSHIBA Sleep Utility137Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility137USB Sleep and Charge137Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge139Power supply mode settings139TOSHIBA Button Support140TOSHIBA Accessibility141Trusted Platform Module (TPM)142Fingerprint Authentication Utility143Fingerprint utility limitations143Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility143Fingerprint Logon144Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader144Fingerprint reader limitations146TOSHIBA eco Utility™147TOSHIBA Service Station148TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor148ConfigFree®149Getting Started149ConfigFree® Utilities150Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong153Problems that are easy to fix153Problems when you turn on the computer154The Windows® operating system is not working156Using Startup options to fix problems157Internet problems158The Windows® operating system can help you158Fixing a problem with Device Manager159Checking device properties159Memory problems160Power and the batteries160Keyboard problems162Display problems162Disk or storage drive problems164Error-checking164Optical disc drive problems165Sound system problems166ExpressCard® problems167ExpressCard® checklist167Resolving ExpressCard® problems167Printer problems169Wireless networking problems170DVD operating problems172Develop good computing habits173Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system174If you need further assistance178Contacting Toshiba179Other Toshiba Internet Web sites179Toshiba’s worldwide offices180Appendix: 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 pad191Keyboard hot key functions192Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors193Glossary194A196B197C198D199E200F201G201H201I202K202L202M203N204O204P204R205S206T207U207W208Index209Size: 3.85 MBPages: 216Language: EnglishOpen manual
