User ManualTable of ContentsTecra® R840 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)52Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module58Checking total memory61Recovering the Internal Storage Drive61Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)63Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions65Recovering to a custom size partition68Creating recovery DVDs/media70Restoring from recovery DVDs/media73Erasing the Internal Storage Drive75Checking the internal storage drive operating status76Installing drivers and applications77Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device77Using the touch pad78Adjusting touch pad settings82Scrolling with the touch pad82Control buttons82Disabling or enabling the touch pad83Using external display devices83Selecting video cables84Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device84Connecting an external monitor or projector84Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™84Directing the display output when you turn on the computer85Adjusting the quality of the external display86Using an external keyboard86Using a mouse86Connecting a printer86Setting up a printer87Turning off the computer88Options for turning off the computer88Using the Shut down command90Using and configuring Hibernation mode92Using and configuring Sleep mode95Closing the display panel98Customizing your computer’s settings98Caring for your computer98Cleaning the computer98Moving the computer99Using a computer lock99Chapter 2: Learning the Basics100Computing tips100Using the keyboard101Character keys102Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard102Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys102Function keys102Special Windows® keys103Overlay keys103Starting a program104Starting a program from the Start menu105Starting a program from Windows® Explorer105Starting a program using the Search programs and files field106Saving your work107Printing your work108Backing up your work109Restoring your work110Using the optical disc drive110Optical disc drive components111Inserting an optical disc112Playing an audio CD114Playing optical media114Recording optical media114Removing a disc with the computer on115Removing a disc with the computer off115Caring for optical discs116Toshiba’s online resources116Chapter 3: Mobile Computing117Toshiba’s energy-saver design117Running the computer on battery power118Battery Notice118Power management120Using additional batteries120Charging batteries120Charging the main battery121Charging the RTC battery121Monitoring main battery power122Determining remaining battery power124What to do when the main battery runs low124Setting battery notifications125Conserving battery power125Power Plans126Using a hot key to set the Power Plan127Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan128Changing the main battery129Removing the battery from the computer129Inserting a charged battery130Taking care of your battery131Safety precautions131Maintaining your battery132Disposing of used batteries133Traveling tips134Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features135Exploring the desktop135Finding your way around the desktop136Setting up for communications138Connecting your computer to a network139Exploring audio features140Recording sounds140Using external speakers or headphones140Using the Web Camera141Using an ExpressCard®142Inserting an ExpressCard®142Removing an ExpressCard®142Using the Memory card reader143Inserting memory media143Removing memory media144Using the eSATA/USB combo port145Using the expansion port145Chapter 5: Utilities146TOSHIBA Assist147Connect148Secure149Protect & Fix150Optimize151TOSHIBA Application Installer152Setting passwords153Using an instant password153Using a supervisor password154Using a user password155TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility157TOSHIBA Security Assist158TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility160TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility161Mouse Utility162TOSHIBA Hardware Setup163TOSHIBA Sleep Utility165Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility165USB Sleep and Charge165Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge167Power supply mode settings167TOSHIBA Button Support168TOSHIBA Accessibility169Trusted Platform Module (TPM)170Fingerprint Authentication Utility171Fingerprint utility limitations171Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility171Fingerprint Logon172Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader172Fingerprint reader limitations174TOSHIBA eco Utility™175TOSHIBA Service Station176TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor176ConfigFree®177Getting Started177ConfigFree® Utilities178Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong181Problems that are easy to fix181Problems when you turn on the computer182The Windows® operating system is not working184Using Startup options to fix problems185Internet problems186The Windows® operating system can help you186Fixing a problem with Device Manager187Checking device properties187Memory problems188Power and the batteries188Keyboard problems190Display problems190Disk or storage drive problems192Error-checking192Optical disc drive problems193Sound system problems194ExpressCard® problems195ExpressCard® checklist195Resolving ExpressCard® problems195Printer problems197Wireless networking problems198DVD operating problems200Develop good computing habits201Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system202If you need further assistance206Before you contact Toshiba206Contacting Toshiba207Other Toshiba Internet Web sites208Toshiba’s worldwide offices208Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards210Hot Key Cards210Using the Hot Key Cards211Hot key functions212Optical disk drive212Volume Mute213Lock (Instant security)214Power plan215Sleep mode216Hibernation mode217Output (Display switch)218Display brightness219Disabling or enabling wireless devices220Disabling or enabling the touch pad221Cursor control overlay222Numeric overlay222Keyboard hot key functions223Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors224Glossary225Index240Size: 4.14 MBPages: 248Language: EnglishOpen manual