Toshiba R930 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Portégé® R930 Series User’s Guide

  1
• Contents

  18
• Introduction

  25
  • This guide

    27
  • Safety icons

    28
    • Other icons used

      28
    • Your computer’s features and specifications

      29
  • Other documentation

    29
  • Service options

    29
• Chapter 1: Getting Started

  30
  • Selecting a place to work

    30
    • Setting up a work environment

      30
    • Keeping yourself comfortable

      31
    • Computer user comfort recommendations

      31
    • Good Working Posture

      31
    • Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor

      32
    • Typing style

      33
    • Taking breaks and varying tasks

      33
    • Mobile computing tips

      34
    • Transporting the notebook

      34
    • Seeking additional help

      34
    • Check list

      35
    • Precautions

      35
    • Important information on your computer’s cooling fan

      37
  • Setting up your computer

    38
  • Connecting to a power source

    38
  • Charging the main battery

    41
  • Using the computer for the first time

    41
    • Setting up your software

      42
  • Registering your computer with Toshiba

    42
  • Adding optional external devices

    42
  • Adding memory (optional)

    43
    • Installing a memory module

      43
    • Removing a memory module

      49
    • Checking total memory

      52
  • Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

    52
    • Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)

      54
    • Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions

      56
    • Recovering to a custom size partition

      59
    • Creating recovery media

      61
    • Restoring from recovery media

      64
  • Erasing the Internal Storage Drive

    66
  • Checking the internal storage drive operating status

    67
    • Installing drivers and applications

      67
    • Using the touch pad

      68
    • Adjusting touch pad settings

      71
    • Disabling or enabling the touch pad

      72
    • Scrolling with the touch pad

      72
    • Control buttons

      72
  • Connecting an external device

    73
  • Using external display devices

    73
    • Selecting video cables

      73
    • Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device

      74
    • Connecting an external monitor or projector

      74
    • Adjusting the quality of the external display

      75
  • Customizing your computer’s settings

    75
  • Caring for your computer

    76
    • Cleaning the computer

      76
    • Moving the computer

      76
    • Using a computer lock

      76
• Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

  78
  • Computing tips

    78
  • Using the keyboard

    79
    • Character keys

      80
    • Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

      80
    • Function keys

      80
    • Special Windows® keys

      81
  • Starting a program

    81
    • Starting a program using the Search programs and files field

      81
    • Starting a program from the Start menu

      82
  • Saving your work

    82
  • Backing up your work

    83
    • Restoring your work

      83
  • Using the optical disc drive

    84
    • Optical disc drive components

      84
    • Inserting an optical disc

      85
    • Playing optical media

      86
    • Recording optical media

      86
    • Removing a disc with the computer on

      87
    • Removing a disc with the computer off

      87
  • Toshiba’s online resources

    88
• Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

  89
  • Toshiba’s energy-saver design

    89
  • Running the computer on battery power

    90
    • Battery Notice

      90
    • Power management

      91
    • Using additional batteries

      91
    • Charging the main battery

      92
    • Charging the RTC battery

      93
  • Monitoring main battery power

    93
    • Determining remaining battery power

      94
    • What to do when the main battery runs low

      95
    • Setting battery notifications

      95
    • Conserving battery power

      96
    • Power Plans

      97
    • Using a hot key to set the Power Plan

      98
  • Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan

    99
  • Changing the main battery

    99
    • Removing the battery from the computer

      100
    • Inserting a charged battery

      101
  • Taking care of your battery

    102
    • Safety precautions

      102
    • Maintaining your battery

      103
  • Disposing of used batteries

    103
  • Traveling tips

    104
• Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features

  106
  • Exploring the desktop

    106
    • Finding your way around the desktop

      107
  • Setting up for communications

    109
    • Connecting your computer to a network

      110
  • Exploring audio features

    110
    • Recording sounds

      110
    • Using external speakers or headphones

      111
  • Using the Web Camera

    111
  • Using an ExpressCard®

    112
    • Inserting an ExpressCard®

      112
    • Removing an ExpressCard®

      113
  • Using the Memory card reader

    114
    • Inserting memory media

      114
    • Removing memory media

      115
  • Using the eSATA/USB combo port

    116
  • Using the expansion port

    116
• Chapter 5: Utilities

  117
  • TOSHIBA Assist

    118
    • Connect

      119
    • Secure

      120
    • Protect & Fix

      121
    • Optimize

      122
  • TOSHIBA Application Installer

    123
  • Setting passwords

    124
    • Using an instant password

      124
    • Using a supervisor password

      125
    • Using a user password

      126
  • TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

    128
  • TOSHIBA Security Assist

    129
  • TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

    131
  • TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility

    132
  • Mouse Utility

    133
  • TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

    134
  • TOSHIBA Sleep Utility

    136
    • Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility

      136
    • USB Sleep and Charge

      136
    • Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge

      138
    • Power supply mode settings

      138
  • TOSHIBA Button Support

    139
  • TOSHIBA Accessibility

    140
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

    141
  • Fingerprint Authentication Utility

    141
    • Fingerprint utility limitations

      141
    • Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility

      141
    • Fingerprint Logon

      142
    • Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader

      142
    • Fingerprint reader limitations

      144
  • TOSHIBA eco Utility™

    144
  • TOSHIBA Service Station

    145
  • TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

    145
  • ConfigFree®

    146
    • Getting Started

      147
    • ConfigFree® Utilities

      147
• Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

  150
  • Problems that are easy to fix

    150
  • Problems when you turn on the computer

    151
  • The Windows® operating system is not working

    153
    • Using Startup options to fix problems

      154
    • Internet problems

      155
    • The Windows® operating system can help you

      155
  • Fixing a problem with Device Manager

    156
    • Checking device properties

      156
  • Memory problems

    157
  • Power and the batteries

    157
  • Keyboard problems

    159
  • Display problems

    159
  • Disk or storage drive problems

    161
    • Error-checking

      161
  • Optical disc drive problems

    162
  • Sound system problems

    163
  • ExpressCard® problems

    164
    • ExpressCard® checklist

      164
    • Resolving ExpressCard® problems

      164
  • Printer problems

    166
  • Wireless networking problems

    167
  • DVD operating problems

    169
  • Develop good computing habits

    170
    • Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system

      171
  • If you need further assistance

    175
    • Contacting Toshiba

      176
  • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites

    176
  • Toshiba’s worldwide offices

    177
• Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards

  178
  • Hot Key Cards

    178
    • Using the Hot Key Cards

      179
  • Hot key functions

    180
    • Volume Mute

      180
    • Lock (Instant security)

      181
    • Power plan

      182
    • Sleep mode

      183
    • Hibernation mode

      184
    • Output (Display switch)

      185
    • Display brightness

      186
    • Disabling or enabling wireless devices

      187
    • Disabling or enabling the touch pad

      188
    • Keyboard hot key functions

      189
• Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

  190
• Glossary

  191
  • A

    193
  • B

    194
  • C

    195
  • D

    196
  • E

    197
  • F

    198
  • G

    198
  • H

    198
  • I

    199
  • K

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  • L

    199
  • M

    200
  • N

    201
  • O

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  • P

    201
  • R

    202
  • S

    203
  • T

    204
  • U

    204
  • W

    205
• Index

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