Reference GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® R840 Series Resource Guide1Introduction10This guide11Other documentation12Setting up your computer and getting started13Precautions13Your computer’s features and specifications14Connecting to a power source14Creating recovery DVDs/media16Learning the basics17Computing tips17Using the touch pad18Adjusting touch pad settings20Disabling or enabling the touch pad20Using the optical disc drive21Inserting an optical disc22Removing an optical disc23Using the manual eject button24Using the Web Camera24Using the Memory card reader24Inserting memory media25Removing memory media25Moving the computer26Mobile computing26Running the computer on battery power26Monitoring main battery power27Setting battery notifications28Changing the main battery28Taking care of your battery30Safety precautions30Maintaining your battery31Disposing of used batteries31If something goes wrong32Problems that are easy to fix32Problems when you turn on the computer33Display problems34If you need further assistance35Before you contact Toshiba35Contacting Toshiba35Toshiba voice contact35Power cord/cable connectors36Features and specifications36Size: 941 KBPages: 36Language: EnglishOpen manual
Reference GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® R840 Series Resource Guide1Introduction10This guide11Other documentation12Setting up your computer and getting started13Precautions13Your computer’s features and specifications14Connecting to a power source14Creating recovery DVDs/media16Learning the basics17Computing tips17Using the touch pad18Adjusting touch pad settings20Disabling or enabling the touch pad20Using the optical disc drive21Inserting an optical disc22Removing an optical disc23Using the manual eject button24Using the Web Camera24Using the Memory card reader24Inserting memory media25Removing memory media25Moving the computer26Mobile computing26Running the computer on battery power26Monitoring main battery power27Setting battery notifications28Changing the main battery28Taking care of your battery30Safety precautions30Maintaining your battery31Disposing of used batteries31If something goes wrong32Problems that are easy to fix32Problems when you turn on the computer33Display problems34If you need further assistance35Before you contact Toshiba35Contacting Toshiba35Toshiba voice contact35Power cord/cable connectors36Features and specifications36Size: 941 KBPages: 36Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® R840 Series User’s Guide1Contents29Introduction36This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used39Your computer’s features and specifications40Other documentation40Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Setting up a work environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Connecting to a power source45Charging the main battery47Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel48Turning on the power49Setting up your software50Registering your computer with Toshiba50Adding optional external devices50Adding memory (optional)51Installing a memory module51Removing a memory module57Checking total memory60Recovering the Internal Storage Drive60Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)62Recovering of factory default software with user’s data64Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions67Recovering to a custom size partition70Creating recovery DVDs/media72Restoring from recovery DVDs/media74Erasing the Internal Storage Drive76Checking the internal storage drive operating status78Installing drivers and applications78Using the touch pad79Adjusting touch pad settings83Scrolling with the touch pad83Control buttons83Disabling or enabling the touch pad84Using external display devices84Selecting video cables84Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device85Connecting an external monitor or projector85Directing the display output when you turn on the computer85Adjusting the quality of the external display86Using an external keyboard87Using a mouse87Connecting a printer87Setting up a printer88Turning off the computer89Options for turning off the computer89Using the Shut down command91Using and configuring Hibernation mode93Using and configuring Sleep mode96Closing the display panel99Customizing your computer’s settings99Caring for your computer99Cleaning the computer99Moving the computer100Using a computer lock100Chapter 2: Learning the Basics101Computing tips101Using the keyboard102Character keys103Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard103Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys103Function keys103Special Windows® keys104Overlay keys104Starting a program105Starting a program from the Start menu106Starting a program from Windows® Explorer106Starting a program using the Search programs and files field107Saving your work108Printing your work109Backing up your work110Restoring your work111Using the optical disc drive111Optical disc drive components112Inserting an optical disc113Playing an audio CD115Playing optical media115Recording optical media115Removing a disc with the computer on116Removing a disc with the computer off116Caring for optical discs117Toshiba’s online resources117Chapter 3: Mobile Computing118Toshiba’s energy-saver design118Running the computer on battery power119Battery Notice119Power management121Using additional batteries121Charging batteries121Charging the main battery122Charging the RTC battery122Monitoring main battery power123Determining remaining battery power125What to do when the main battery runs low125Setting battery notifications126Conserving battery power126Power Plans127Using a hot key to set the Power Plan128Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan129Changing the main battery130Removing the battery from the computer130Inserting a charged battery131Taking care of your battery132Safety precautions132Maintaining your battery133Disposing of used batteries134Traveling 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 the Memory card reader143Inserting memory media143Removing memory media144Using the eSATA/USB combo port145Chapter 5: Utilities146TOSHIBA Assist147Connect148Secure149Protect & Fix150Optimize151TOSHIBA Application Installer152Setting passwords153Using an instant password153Using a supervisor password154Using a user password155TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility157TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility158TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility159Mouse Utility160TOSHIBA Hardware Setup161TOSHBA Sleep Utility163Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility163USB Sleep and Charge163Enabling USB Sleep and Charge165Power supply mode settings165TOSHIBA Button Support166TOSHIBA Accessibility167Fingerprint Authentication Utility168Fingerprint utility limitations168Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility168Fingerprint Logon169Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader169Fingerprint reader limitations171TOSHIBA eco Utility™172TOSHIBA Service Station173TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor173Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong175Problems that are easy to fix175Problems when you turn on the computer176The Windows® operating system is not working178Using Startup options to fix problems179Internet problems180The Windows® operating system can help you180Fixing a problem with Device Manager181Checking device properties181Memory problems182Power and the batteries182Keyboard problems184Display problems184Disk or storage drive problems186Error-checking186Optical disc drive problems187Sound system problems188Printer problems189Wireless networking problems190DVD operating problems191Develop good computing habits192Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system193If you need further assistance198Before you contact Toshiba198Contacting Toshiba199Other Toshiba Internet Web sites200Toshiba’s worldwide offices200Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards202Hot Key Cards202Using the Hot Key Cards203Hot key functions204Optical disk drive204Volume Mute205Lock (Instant security)206Power plan207Sleep mode208Hibernation mode209Output (Display switch)210Display brightness211Disabling or enabling wireless devices212Disabling or enabling the touch pad213Cursor control overlay214Numeric overlay214Keyboard hot key functions215Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors216Glossary217Index232Size: 4.14 MBPages: 240Language: EnglishOpen manual
