User GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® R700 Series User’s Guide1Contents29Introduction37This guide39Safety icons40Other icons used40Your computer’s features and specifications41Other documentation41Service options41Chapter 1: Getting Started42Selecting a place to work42Setting up a work environment42Keeping yourself comfortable43Precautions43Important information on your computer’s cooling fan45Setting up your computer45Connecting to a power source46Charging the main battery48Using the computer for the first time49Opening the display panel49Turning on the power50Setting up your software50Registering your computer with Toshiba51Adding optional external devices51Adding memory (optional)51Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module57Checking total memory60Recovering the Internal Storage Drive60Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)62Recovering to a custom size partition64Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions67Creating recovery DVDs/media69Restoring from recovery DVDs/media72Erasing the Internal Storage Drive74Checking the internal storage drive operating status75Installing drivers and applications76Using the TouchPad™76Adjusting TouchPad™ settings79Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™80Using external display devices80Selecting video cables81Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device81Connecting an external monitor or projector81Directing the display output when you turn on the computer82Adjusting the quality of the external display83Using an external keyboard83Using a mouse83Connecting a printer83Setting up a printer84Turning off the computer84Options for turning off the computer85Using the Shut down command87Using and configuring Hibernation mode89Using and configuring Sleep mode92Closing the display panel95Customizing your computer’s settings95Caring for your computer95Cleaning the computer95Moving the computer96Using a computer lock96Chapter 2: Learning the Basics97Computing tips97Using the keyboard98Character keys99Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard99Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys99Function keys99Special Windows® keys100Overlay keys100Starting a program101Starting a program from the Start menu101Starting a program from Windows® Explorer102Starting a program using the Search programs and files field103Saving your work103Printing your work105Backing up your work106Restoring your work106Using the optical disc drive107Optical disc drive components107Inserting an optical disc108Playing an audio CD110Playing optical media110Recording optical media110Removing a disc with the computer on111Removing a disc with the computer off111Caring for optical discs112Toshiba’s online resources112Chapter 3: Mobile Computing113Toshiba’s energy-saver design113Running the computer on battery power114Battery Notice114Power management115Using additional batteries116Charging batteries116Charging the main battery116Charging the RTC battery117Monitoring main battery power118Determining remaining battery power119What to do when the main battery runs low120Setting battery notifications120Conserving battery power121Power Plans122Using a hot key to set the Power Plan123Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan124Changing the main battery125Removing the battery from the computer125Inserting a charged battery127Taking care of your battery128Safety precautions128Maintaining your battery129Disposing of used batteries129Traveling tips131Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features132Exploring the desktop132Finding your way around the desktop133Setting up for communications135Connecting your computer to a network136Connecting a modem to a telephone line137Exploring audio features138Recording sounds138Using external speakers or headphones138Using the Web Camera139Using an ExpressCard®140Inserting an ExpressCard®140Removing an ExpressCard®140Using the Memory card reader141Inserting memory media141Removing memory media142Using the eSATA/USB combo port143Using the expansion port143Chapter 5: Utilities144TOSHIBA Assist145Connect146Secure147Protect & Fix148Optimize149TOSHIBA Application Installer150Setting passwords151Using an instant password151Using a supervisor password152Using a user password153TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility155TOSHIBA Security Assist156TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility158TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility159Mouse Utility160TOSHIBA Hardware Setup161USB Sleep and Charge Utility163Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility163USB Sleep and Charge163Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge165Power supply mode settings166TOSHIBA Zooming Utility167TOSHIBA Button Support168TOSHIBA Accessibility169Fingerprint Authentication Utility170Fingerprint utility limitations170Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility170Fingerprint Logon171Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader171Fingerprint reader limitations173TOSHIBA eco Utility™174TOSHIBA Service Station175TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor175Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong177Problems that are easy to fix177Problems when you turn on the computer178The Windows® operating system is not working180Using Startup options to fix problems181Internet problems182The Windows® operating system can help you182Fixing a problem with Device Manager183Checking device properties183Memory problems184Power and the batteries184Keyboard problems186Display problems186Disk or storage drive problems188Error-checking188Optical disc drive problems189Sound system problems190ExpressCard® problems191ExpressCard® checklist191Resolving ExpressCard® problems191Printer problems193Modem problems194Wireless networking problems195DVD operating problems196Develop 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 Cards208Application Cards209Using the Application Cards210Card Case210Hot key functions211Volume Mute211Lock (Instant security)212Power plan213Sleep mode214Hibernation mode215Output (Display switch)216Display brightness217Disabling or enabling wireless devices218Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™219Cursor control overlay220Numeric overlay220Zoom (Display resolution)221Keyboard hot key functions221Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors222Glossary223Index238Size: 4.24 MBPages: 246Language: EnglishOpen manual
