Toshiba Z930 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Portégé® Z930 Series User’s Guide

  1
• Contents

  17
• Introduction

  23
  • This guide

    25
  • Safety icons

    26
    • Other icons used

      26
    • Your computer’s features and specifications

      27
  • Other documentation

    27
  • Service options

    27
• Chapter 1: Getting Started

  28
  • Selecting a place to work

    28
    • Setting up a work environment

      28
    • Keeping yourself comfortable

      29
    • Computer user comfort recommendations

      29
    • Good Working Posture

      29
    • Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor

      30
    • Typing style

      31
    • Taking breaks and varying tasks

      31
    • Mobile computing tips

      32
    • Transporting the notebook

      32
    • Seeking additional help

      32
    • Check list

      33
    • Precautions

      33
    • Important information on your computer’s cooling fan

      35
  • Setting up your computer

    36
  • Connecting to a power source

    36
  • Charging the main battery

    39
  • Using the computer for the first time

    39
    • Setting up your software

      40
  • Registering your computer with Toshiba

    40
  • Adding optional external devices

    40
  • Adding memory (optional)

    41
  • Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

    41
    • Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)

      42
    • Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions

      45
    • Recovering to a custom size partition

      47
    • Creating recovery media

      50
    • Restoring from recovery media

      52
  • Erasing the Internal Storage Drive

    54
  • Checking the internal storage drive operating status

    56
    • Installing drivers and applications

      56
    • Using the touch pad

      57
    • Adjusting touch pad settings

      60
    • Disabling or enabling the touch pad

      61
    • Scrolling with the touch pad

      61
    • Control buttons

      61
  • Connecting an external device

    62
  • Using external display devices

    62
    • Selecting video cables

      62
    • Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device

      63
    • Connecting an external monitor or projector

      63
    • Adjusting the quality of the external display

      64
  • Customizing your computer’s settings

    64
  • Caring for your computer

    65
    • Cleaning the computer

      65
    • Moving the computer

      65
    • Using a computer lock

      66
• Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

  67
  • Computing tips

    67
  • Using the keyboard

    68
    • Character keys

      68
    • Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

      69
    • Function keys

      69
    • Special Windows® keys

      69
  • Starting a program

    69
    • Starting a program using the Search programs and files field

      70
    • Starting a program from the Start menu

      70
  • Saving your work

    71
  • Backing up your work

    71
    • Restoring your work

      71
  • Toshiba’s online resources

    72
• Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

  73
  • Toshiba’s energy-saver design

    73
  • Running the computer on battery power

    74
    • Battery Notice

      74
    • Power management

      75
    • Charging the main battery

      75
    • Charging the RTC battery

      76
  • Monitoring main battery power

    77
    • Determining remaining battery power

      78
    • What to do when the main battery runs low

      79
    • Setting battery notifications

      79
    • Conserving battery power

      80
    • Power Plans

      81
    • Using a hot key to set the Power Plan

      82
  • Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan

    83
  • Changing the main battery

    84
  • Taking care of your battery

    84
    • Safety precautions

      84
    • Maintaining your battery

      85
  • Disposing of your computer

    85
  • Traveling tips

    86
• Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features

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  • Exploring the desktop

    87
    • Finding your way around the desktop

      88
  • Setting up for communications

    90
    • Connecting your computer to a network

      91
  • Exploring audio features

    91
    • Recording sounds

      91
    • Using external speakers or headphones

      92
  • Using the Web Camera

    92
  • Using the Memory card reader

    93
    • Inserting memory media

      93
    • Removing memory media

      94
• Chapter 5: Utilities

  95
  • TOSHIBA Assist

    96
    • Connect

      97
    • Secure

      98
    • Protect & Fix

      99
    • Optimize

      100
  • TOSHIBA Application Installer

    101
  • Setting passwords

    102
    • Using an instant password

      102
    • Using a supervisor password

      102
    • Using a user password

      104
  • TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

    106
  • TOSHIBA Security Assist

    107
  • TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

    109
  • Mouse Utility

    110
  • TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

    111
  • TOSHIBA Sleep Utility

    113
    • Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility

      113
    • USB Sleep and Charge

      113
    • Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge

      115
    • Power supply mode settings

      115
  • TOSHIBA Button Support

    116
  • TOSHIBA Accessibility

    117
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

    118
  • Fingerprint Authentication Utility

    118
    • Fingerprint utility limitations

      118
    • Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility

      118
    • Fingerprint Logon

      119
    • Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader

      119
    • Fingerprint reader limitations

      121
  • TOSHIBA eco Utility™

    121
  • TOSHIBA Service Station

    122
  • TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

    122
  • ConfigFree®

    123
    • Getting Started

      124
    • ConfigFree® Utilities

      124
• Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

  127
  • Problems that are easy to fix

    127
  • Problems when you turn on the computer

    128
  • The Windows® operating system is not working

    130
    • Using Startup options to fix problems

      130
    • Internet problems

      131
    • The Windows® operating system can help you

      132
  • Fixing a problem with Device Manager

    132
    • Checking device properties

      132
  • Memory problems

    133
  • Power and the batteries

    133
  • Keyboard problems

    134
  • Display problems

    135
  • Disk or storage drive problems

    137
    • Error-checking

      137
  • Sound system problems

    138
  • Wireless networking problems

    138
  • Develop good computing habits

    140
    • Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system

      141
  • If you need further assistance

    145
    • Contacting Toshiba

      146
  • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites

    146
  • Toshiba’s worldwide offices

    147
• Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards

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  • Hot Key Cards

    148
    • Using the Hot Key Cards

      149
  • Hot key functions

    150
    • Volume Mute

      150
    • Keyboard backlight

      151
    • Lock (Instant security)

      152
    • Power plan

      153
    • Sleep mode

      154
    • Hibernation mode

      155
    • Output (Display switch)

      156
    • Display brightness

      157
    • Disabling or enabling wireless devices

      158
    • Disabling or enabling the touch pad

      159
    • Keyboard hot key functions

      160
• Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

  161
• Glossary

  162
  • A

    164
  • B

    165
  • C

    166
  • D

    167
  • E

    168
  • F

    169
  • G

    169
  • H

    169
  • I

    170
  • K

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  • L

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  • M

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  • N

    172
  • O

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  • P

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  • R

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  • S

    174
  • T

    175
  • U

    175
  • W

    176
• Index

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