User GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® R830 Series User’s Guide1Contents33Introduction40This guide42Safety icons43Other icons used43Your computer’s features and specifications44Other documentation44Service options44Chapter 1: Getting Started45Selecting a place to work45Setting up a work environment45Keeping yourself comfortable46Precautions46Important information on your computer’s cooling fan48Setting up your computer48Connecting to a power source49Charging the main battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Turning on the power53Setting up your software53Registering your computer with Toshiba54Adding optional external devices54Adding memory (optional)54Installing a memory module55Removing a memory module60Checking total memory63Recovering the Internal Storage Drive63Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)65Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions67Recovering to a custom size partition70Creating recovery DVDs/media72Restoring from recovery DVDs/media75Erasing the Internal Storage Drive77Checking the internal storage drive operating status78Installing drivers and applications79Using the touch pad79Adjusting touch pad settings82Disabling or enabling the touch pad83Using external display devices83Selecting video cables84Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device84Connecting an external monitor or projector84Directing 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 computer87Options 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 management119Using additional batteries120Charging batteries120Charging the main battery120Charging the RTC battery121Monitoring main battery power122Determining remaining battery power123What to do when the main battery runs low124Setting battery notifications124Conserving 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 battery131Taking care of your battery132Safety precautions132Maintaining your battery133Disposing of used batteries133Traveling tips135Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features136Exploring the desktop136Finding your way around the desktop137Setting up for communications139Connecting your computer to a network140Exploring audio features141Recording sounds141Using external speakers or headphones141Using the Web Camera142Using an ExpressCard®143Inserting an ExpressCard®143Removing an ExpressCard®143Using the Memory card reader144Inserting memory media144Removing memory media145Using the eSATA/USB combo port146Using the expansion port146Chapter 5: Utilities147TOSHIBA Assist148Connect149Secure150Protect & Fix151Optimize152TOSHIBA Application Installer153Setting passwords154Using an instant password154Using a supervisor password155Using a user password156TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility158TOSHIBA Security Assist159TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility161TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility162Mouse Utility163TOSHIBA Hardware Setup164TOSHBA Sleep Utility166Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility166USB Sleep and Charge166Enabling USB Sleep and Charge168Power supply mode settings168TOSHIBA Button Support169TOSHIBA Accessibility170Fingerprint Authentication Utility171Fingerprint utility limitations171Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility171Fingerprint Logon172Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader172Fingerprint reader limitations174TOSHIBA eco Utility™175TOSHIBA Service Station176TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor176Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong178Problems that are easy to fix178Problems when you turn on the computer179The Windows® operating system is not working181Using Startup options to fix problems182Internet problems183The Windows® operating system can help you183Fixing a problem with Device Manager184Checking device properties184Memory problems185Power and the batteries185Keyboard problems187Display problems187Disk or storage drive problems189Error-checking189Optical disc drive problems190Sound system problems191ExpressCard® problems192ExpressCard® checklist192Resolving ExpressCard® problems192Printer problems194Wireless networking problems195DVD operating problems197Develop 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 Cards208Hot key functions209Optical disk drive209Volume Mute210Lock (Instant security)211Power plan212Sleep mode213Hibernation mode214Output (Display switch)215Display brightness216Disabling or enabling wireless devices217Disabling or enabling the touch pad218Cursor control overlay219Numeric overlay219Keyboard hot key functions220Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors221Glossary222Index237Size: 4.12 MBPages: 245Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsTable of Contents2Preface13Conventions13Abbreviations13Icons13Keys13Key operation13Display14Messages14Terminology14Short Name14General Precautions16Provide adequate ventilation16Creating a computer-friendly environment16Stress injury17Heat injury17Pressure or impact damage17ExpressCard overheating17Mobile phones17Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort17Chapter 1 Getting Started18Equipment checklist18Hardware18Documentation18Software18Getting Started19Connecting the AC adaptor20Opening the display22Turning on the power23Starting up for the first time24Turning off the power24Restarting the computer28Chapter 2 The Grand Tour29The Grand Tour for R85029Front with the display closed (R850)29Left side (R850)31Right side (R850)33Back (R850)34Underside (R850)35Front with the display open (R850)36The Grand Tour for R84040Front with the display closed (R840)40Left side (R840)41Right side (R840)43Back (R840)45Underside (R840)45Front with the display open (R840)47The Grand Tour for R83051Front with the display closed (R830)51Left side (R830)53Right side (R830)54Back (R830)56Underside (R830)56Front with the display open (R830)58Internal Hardware Components62Intel® Display Power Saving Technology (R850 & R840)64Intel® Display Power Saving Technology (R830)64AMD® Vari-Bright™65Chapter 3 Operating Basics66TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device66Using the Touch Pad66Using the AccuPoint66The Keyboard67Keyboard indicators68Function keys: F1 … F1268Soft keys: FN key combinations69Hot key functions69Windows special keys71Keypad overlay71Generating ASCII characters73Using the Fingerprint Sensor73How to Swipe your Finger73Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor74Points to note about Fingerprint Utility75Setup Fingerprint Registration76Delete the Fingerprint Data77Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication78Fingerprint boot authentication and Single Sign-on feature78Optical disc drives80Formats80Using optical disc drives80Writable discs84Writing discs84Before writing or rewriting85TOSHIBA Disc Creator87TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER88Notes on use88Display Devices & Audio89Starting TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER90Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER90Open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER HELP90Wireless communications90Wireless LAN91Bluetooth wireless technology93LAN94LAN cable types95Connecting the LAN cable95Optional devices96Cards/memory96Peripheral devices96Other96ExpressCard96Inserting an ExpressCard96Removing an ExpressCard97Smart Card97Inserting a Smart Card98Removing a Smart Card98Memory media slot99Memory media99Points to note about the memory media card99Memory media format100Media care100Card care100Memory card care101About the write-protect101Inserting a memory media101Removing a memory media102Additional memory module103Installing a memory module103Removing a memory module106External monitor107Connecting the monitor cable107HDMI108Connecting the HDMI out port109Settings for display video on HDMI110Select HD Format110DisplayPort111Connecting the DisplayPort111eSATA (External Serial ATA) devices111Connecting the eSATA device111Disconnecting an eSATA device112TOSHIBA Hi-Speed Port Replicator II113Security lock113Connecting the security lock113Optional TOSHIBA Accessories114Sound System114Volume Mixer114Microphone Level115Audio Enhancements115Realtek HD Audio Manager115Video mode116Computer Handling116Cleaning the computer116Moving the computer117Heat dispersal117Chapter 4 Utilities & Advanced Usage119Utilities and Applications119Special features124Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility126Sleep and Charge127Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility128Enabling Sleep and Charge128Power supply mode settings128Battery Settings128Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition128Disclaimer129How to register the Face Recognition Data129How to Delete the Face Recognition Data130How to launch the help file131Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition131TOSHIBA Password Utility132User Password132Supervisor Password133Starting the computer by password134HW Setup134Accessing HW Setup134HW Setup window134TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor139Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor140If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed.140Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection141Taskbar icon141TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties141HDD Protection141Detection Level1423D Viewer142Details142System Recovery143System Recovery Options143Creating Recovery Media144Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media145Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive146Triple/Quad Multi Monitor146Triple Multi Monitor146Quad Multi Monitor147Chapter 5 Power and Power-Up Modes148Power conditions148Monitoring of power condition149Battery indicator149DC IN indicator150Power indicator150Battery150Battery types150Care and use of the battery pack151Charging the batteries152Monitoring battery capacity153Maximizing battery operating time154Batteries exhausted time154Retention Time for R850 series155Retention Time for R840 series155Retention Time for R830 series155Extending battery life155Replacing the battery pack156Power-up modes157Windows utilities158Hot keys158Panel power on/off158System automatic Sleep/Hibernation158Chapter 6 Troubleshooting159Problem solving process159Preliminary checklist159Analyzing the problem160If something goes wrong161Hardware and system checklist162Power162Keyboard165Internal display panel165Hard disk drive166Optical Disc Drive166Memory Media Card167Smart Card167Dual Pointing device168Fingerprint Sensor170USB device170eSATA device172Additional memory module172Sound system173External monitor174LAN175Wireless LAN176Bluetooth176TOSHIBA support176Before you call176TOSHIBA technical support177Appendix A Specifications178Physical Dimensions178Environmental Requirements178Power Requirements178External RGB monitor port pin assignment179Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors180Certification agencies180Appendix C Legal Footnotes182Non-applicable Icons182CPU18264-Bit Computing183Memory (Main System)183Battery Life183Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity184LCD184Graphics Processing Unit ("GPU")184Wireless LAN184Copy Protection185Appendix D Information for Wireless Devices186Wireless LAN Interoperability186Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability186CAUTION about Wireless Devices186Wireless Devices and your health187Radio Regulatory Information187Europe187Canada - Industry Canada (IC)189USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)189Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation190Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements190Using this equipment in Japan191Device Authorization192Radio approvals for wireless devices193Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros® AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter b/g/n (b/g) Wireless LAN193Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 a/b/g/n (a/b/g) Wireless LAN194Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 BGN (b/g) Wireless LAN196Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros AR938x Wireless Network Adapter a/b/g/n (a/b/g) Wireless LAN197Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Wireless LAN and WiMAX198Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 Wireless LAN and WiMAX199Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 a/b/g/n (a/b/g) Wireless LAN and Bluetooth199Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros AR9002WB-1NG Wireless Network Adapter b/g/n (b/g) Wireless LAN and Bluetooth200Approved Countries/Regions for BCM92070MD_REF Bluetooth202Index204Size: 3.84 MBPages: 208Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsTable of Contents2Preface13Conventions13Abbreviations13Icons13Keys13Key operation13Display14Messages14Terminology14Short Name14General Precautions16Provide adequate ventilation16Creating a computer-friendly environment16Stress injury17Heat injury17Pressure or impact damage17ExpressCard overheating17Mobile phones17Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort17Chapter 1 Getting Started18Equipment checklist18Hardware18Documentation18Software18Getting Started19Connecting the AC adaptor20Opening the display22Turning on the power23Starting up for the first time24Turning off the power24Restarting the computer28Chapter 2 The Grand Tour29The Grand Tour for R85029Front with the display closed (R850)29Left side (R850)31Right side (R850)33Back (R850)34Underside (R850)35Front with the display open (R850)36The Grand Tour for R84040Front with the display closed (R840)40Left side (R840)41Right side (R840)43Back (R840)45Underside (R840)45Front with the display open (R840)47The Grand Tour for R83051Front with the display closed (R830)51Left side (R830)53Right side (R830)54Back (R830)56Underside (R830)56Front with the display open (R830)58Internal Hardware Components62Intel® Display Power Saving Technology (R850 & R840)64Intel® Display Power Saving Technology (R830)64AMD® Vari-Bright™65Chapter 3 Operating Basics66TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device66Using the Touch Pad66Using the AccuPoint66The Keyboard67Keyboard indicators68Function keys: F1 … F1268Soft keys: FN key combinations69Hot key functions69Windows special keys71Keypad overlay71Generating ASCII characters73Using the Fingerprint Sensor73How to Swipe your Finger73Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor74Points to note about Fingerprint Utility75Setup Fingerprint Registration76Delete the Fingerprint Data77Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication78Fingerprint boot authentication and Single Sign-on feature78Optical disc drives80Formats80Using optical disc drives80Writable discs84Writing discs84Before writing or rewriting85TOSHIBA Disc Creator87Using Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA89How to make a DVD-Video or a Blu-ray Disc™ Movie89How to learn more about Corel Digital Studio89Important information for use89TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER90Notes on use91Display Devices & Audio92Starting TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER92Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER92Open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER HELP93Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA93Notes on use93Starting WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA94Operating WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA94Open WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA HELP95Wireless communications95Wireless LAN95Bluetooth wireless technology97LAN98LAN cable types99Connecting the LAN cable99Optional devices100Cards/memory100Peripheral devices100Other100ExpressCard100Inserting an ExpressCard101Removing an ExpressCard101Smart Card102Inserting a Smart Card102Removing a Smart Card103Memory media slot103Memory media104Points to note about the memory media card104Memory media format104Media care105Card care105Memory card care105About the write-protect105Inserting a memory media106Removing a memory media106Additional memory module107Installing a memory module108Removing a memory module110External monitor111Connecting the monitor cable111HDMI112Connecting the HDMI out port113Settings for display video on HDMI114Select HD Format114DisplayPort114Connecting the DisplayPort115eSATA (External Serial ATA) devices115Connecting the eSATA device115Disconnecting an eSATA device116TOSHIBA Hi-Speed Port Replicator II116Security lock117Connecting the security lock117Optional TOSHIBA Accessories118Sound System118Volume Mixer118Microphone Level118Audio Enhancements119Realtek HD Audio Manager119Video mode120Computer Handling120Cleaning the computer120Moving the computer120Heat dispersal121Chapter 4 Utilities & Advanced Usage122Utilities and Applications122Special features127Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility130Sleep and Charge130Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility131Enabling Sleep and Charge131Power supply mode settings132Battery Settings132Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition132Disclaimer133How to register the Face Recognition Data133How to Delete the Face Recognition Data134How to launch the help file134Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition135TOSHIBA Password Utility135User Password136Supervisor Password137Starting the computer by password137HW Setup138Accessing HW Setup138HW Setup window138TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor143Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor144If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed.144Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection144Taskbar icon145TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties145HDD Protection145Detection Level1453D Viewer146Details146System Recovery147System Recovery Options147Creating Recovery Media147Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media148Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive149Triple/Quad Multi Monitor150Triple Multi Monitor150Quad Multi Monitor151Chapter 5 Power and Power-Up Modes152Power conditions152Monitoring of power condition153Battery indicator153DC IN indicator154Power indicator154Battery154Battery types154Care and use of the battery pack155Charging the batteries156Monitoring battery capacity158Maximizing battery operating time158Batteries exhausted time159Retention Time for R850 series159Retention Time for R840 series159Retention Time for R830 series159Extending battery life159Replacing the battery pack160Power-up modes161Windows utilities162Hot keys162Panel power on/off162System automatic Sleep/Hibernation162Chapter 6 Troubleshooting163Problem solving process163Preliminary checklist163Analyzing the problem164If something goes wrong165Hardware and system checklist166Power166Keyboard169Internal display panel169Hard disk drive170Optical Disc Drive170Memory Media Card171Smart Card171Dual Pointing device172Fingerprint Sensor174USB device174eSATA device176Additional memory module176Sound system177External monitor178LAN179Wireless LAN180Bluetooth180TOSHIBA support180Before you call180TOSHIBA technical support181Appendix A Specifications182Physical Dimensions182Environmental Requirements182Power Requirements182External RGB monitor port pin assignment183Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors184Certification agencies184Appendix C Legal Footnotes186Non-applicable Icons186CPU18664-Bit Computing187Memory (Main System)187Battery Life187Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity188LCD188Graphics Processing Unit ("GPU")188Wireless LAN188Copy Protection189Appendix D Information for Wireless Devices190Wireless LAN Interoperability190Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability190CAUTION about Wireless Devices190Wireless Devices and your health191Radio Regulatory Information191Europe191Canada - Industry Canada (IC)193USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)193Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation194Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements194Using this equipment in Japan195Device Authorization196Radio approvals for wireless devices197Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros® AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter b/g/n (b/g) Wireless LAN197Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 a/b/g/n (a/b/g) Wireless LAN198Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 BGN (b/g) Wireless LAN200Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros AR938x Wireless Network Adapter a/b/g/n (a/b/g) Wireless LAN201Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Wireless LAN and WiMAX202Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 Wireless LAN and WiMAX203Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 a/b/g/n (a/b/g) Wireless LAN and Bluetooth203Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros AR9002WB-1NG Wireless Network Adapter b/g/n (b/g) Wireless LAN and Bluetooth204Approved Countries/Regions for BCM92070MD_REF Bluetooth206Index208Size: 4.23 MBPages: 212Language: EnglishOpen manual