User ManualTable of ContentsPortégé® Z930 Series User’s Guide1Contents18Introduction24This 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 computer37Connecting to a power source37Charging the main battery40Using the computer for the first time40Initial setup41Setting up your software41Registering your computer with Toshiba41To Shut down your computer42To Restart your computer42To place your computer in Sleep mode43Adding optional external devices44Adding memory (optional)44Recovering the Internal Storage Drive44Creating recovery media46Restoring from recovery media48Refresh your PC (with user’s data)49Reset your PC52Installing drivers and applications54Using the touch pad55Adjusting touch pad settings58Disabling or enabling the touch pad59Scrolling with the touch pad59Control buttons59Connecting an external device59Using external display devices60Selecting video cables60Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device60Connecting an external monitor or projector60Directing the display output when you turn on the computer61Adjusting the quality of the external display62Customizing your computer’s settings62Caring for your computer63Cleaning the computer63Moving the computer63Using a computer lock64Chapter 2: Learning the Basics65Computing tips65Using the keyboard66Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys67Function keys67Special Windows® keys67Mouse properties68Starting an app68Starting an app from the Start screen68Saving your work69Backing up your work69Toshiba’s online resources70Chapter 3: Mobile Computing71Toshiba’s energy-saver design71Running the computer on battery power71Battery Notice72Power management73Charging the main battery73Charging the RTC battery74Monitoring main battery power74Determining remaining battery power75What to do when the main battery runs low76Setting battery notifications76Conserving battery power77Power Plans78Using the eco power plan79Changing the main battery80Taking care of your battery80Safety precautions80Maintaining your battery81Disposing of your computer81Traveling tips81Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features83Exploring the Start screen83Charms84Tiles85Exploring the desktop85Finding your way around the desktop85Windows® Store87Setting up for communications87Connecting your computer to a network88Exploring audio features89Recording sounds89Using external speakers or headphones89Using the Web Camera90Using the Memory card reader91Inserting memory media91Removing memory media92Chapter 5: Utilities93Desktop Assist94Media & Entertainment95Tools & Utilities96Support & Recovery97eco Utility®98Setting passwords99Using a supervisor password99Using a user password101Deleting a user password101System Settings102Sleep and Charge104USB Sleep and Charge104Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge106Power supply mode settings106Function Key107Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool108PC Diagnostic Tool109PC Health Monitor110Recovery Media Creator111Service Station111Trusted Platform Module (TPM)112TOSHIBA Application Installer113Fingerprint Utility114Fingerprint utility limitations114Using the Fingerprint Utility114Fingerprint Logon115Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader115Fingerprint reader limitations117Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong118Problems that are easy to fix118Problems when you turn on the computer119The Windows® operating system is not working121Using Startup options to fix problems121Internet problems123The Windows® operating system can help you124Fixing a problem with Device Manager124Checking device properties125Memory problems125Power and the batteries126Keyboard problems127Display problems127Disk or storage drive problems129Error-checking129Sound system problems131Printer problems131Wireless networking problems132Develop good computing habits134Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system135If you need further assistance140Contacting Toshiba141Other Toshiba Internet Web sites141Toshiba’s worldwide offices141Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys143Functions143Lock (Instant security)144Power plan144Sleep mode144Hibernation mode144Output (Display switch)145Display brightness146Disabling or enabling wireless devices146Disabling or enabling the touch pad146Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay146Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay147Disabling or enabling the scroll lock147Volume Mute147Keyboard Function keys148Zoom (Display resolution)148Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors149Glossary150A152B153C154D155E156F157G157H157I158K158L158M159N160O160P160R161S162T163U163W163Index164Size: 3.33 MBPages: 169Language: EnglishOpen manual
