User ManualTable of ContentsPortégé® R930 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 computer39Connecting to a power source39Charging the main battery42Using the computer for the first time42Initial setup43Setting up your software43Registering your computer with Toshiba43To Shut down your computer44To Restart your computer44To place your computer in Sleep mode45Adding optional external devices46Adding memory (optional)46Installing a memory module46Removing a memory module52Checking total memory54Recovering the Internal Storage Drive55Creating recovery media56Restoring from recovery media58Refresh your PC (with user’s data)59Reset your PC61Installing drivers and applications64Using the touch pad65Adjusting touch pad settings67Disabling or enabling the touch pad68Scrolling with the touch pad68Control buttons68Connecting an external device69Using external display devices69Selecting video cables69Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device70Connecting an external monitor or projector70Directing the display output when you turn on the computer70Adjusting the quality of the external display72Customizing your computer’s settings72Caring for your computer72Cleaning the computer72Moving the computer73Using a computer lock73Chapter 2: Learning the Basics74Computing tips74Using the keyboard75Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys76Function keys76Special Windows® keys76Mouse properties77Starting an app77Starting an app from the Start screen77Saving your work78Backing up your work78Using the optical disc drive79Optical disc drive components79Inserting an optical disc80Playing optical media81Recording optical media81Removing a disc with the computer on82Removing a disc with the computer off82Toshiba’s online resources83Chapter 3: Mobile Computing84Toshiba’s energy-saver design84Running the computer on battery power85Battery Notice85Power management86Using additional batteries86Charging the main battery87Charging the RTC battery88Monitoring main battery power88Determining remaining battery power89What to do when the main battery runs low90Setting battery notifications90Conserving battery power91Power Plans92Using a TOSHIBA Function key to set the Power Plan93Using the eco power plan94Changing the main battery94Removing the battery from the computer95Inserting a charged battery96Taking care of your battery97Safety precautions97Maintaining your battery98Disposing of used batteries98Traveling tips99Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features101Exploring the Start screen101Charms102Tiles103Exploring the desktop103Finding your way around the desktop103Windows® Store105Setting up for communications105Connecting your computer to a network106Exploring audio features106Recording sounds107Using external speakers or headphones107Using the Web Camera108Using an ExpressCard®109Inserting an ExpressCard®109Removing an ExpressCard®109Using the Memory card reader110Inserting memory media111Removing memory media111Using the eSATA/USB combo port112Using the expansion port113Chapter 5: Utilities114Desktop Assist115Media & Entertainment116Tools & Utilities117Support & Recovery118eco Utility®119Setting passwords120Using a supervisor password120Using a user password122System Settings123Sleep and Charge125USB Sleep and Charge125Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge127Power supply mode settings127HDD Protection Utility128Function Key129Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool130PC Diagnostic Tool131PC Health Monitor132Recovery Media Creator133Service Station133TOSHIBA Application Installer134TOSHIBA Button Setting135Trusted Platform Module (TPM)136Fingerprint Utility137Fingerprint utility limitations137Using the Fingerprint Utility137Fingerprint Logon138Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader138Fingerprint reader limitations140Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong141Problems that are easy to fix141Problems when you turn on the computer142The Windows® operating system is not working144Using Startup options to fix problems145Internet problems147The Windows® operating system can help you147Fixing a problem with Device Manager148Checking device properties148Memory problems149Power and the batteries150Keyboard problems151Display problems151Disk or storage drive problems153Error-checking154Optical disc drive problems155Sound system problems157ExpressCard® problems157ExpressCard® checklist157Resolving ExpressCard® problems158Printer problems159Wireless networking problems160DVD operating problems161Develop good computing habits163Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system164If you need further assistance168Contacting Toshiba169Other Toshiba Internet Web sites169Toshiba’s worldwide offices170Appendix A: Function Keys171Functions171Lock (Instant security)172Power plan172Sleep mode172Hibernation mode172Output (Display switch)173Display brightness174Disabling or enabling wireless devices174Disabling or enabling the touch pad174Cursor control overlay174Numeric overlay175Scroll lock175Volume Mute175Optical disk drive175Keyboard Function keys176Zoom (Display resolution)176Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors177Glossary178Index193Size: 3.63 MBPages: 200Language: EnglishOpen manual