User ManualTable of ContentsTecra® R950 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 computer38Connecting to a power source39Charging the main battery41Using the computer for the first time42Setting up your software42Registering your computer with Toshiba42Adding optional external devices43Adding memory (optional)43Installing a memory module43Removing a memory module49Checking total memory52Recovering the Internal Storage Drive52Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)54Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions56Recovering to a custom size partition59Creating recovery media61Restoring from recovery media64Erasing the Internal Storage Drive66Checking the internal storage drive operating status67Installing drivers and applications67Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device68Adjusting touch pad settings72Disabling or enabling the touch pad72Scrolling with the touch pad73Control buttons73Connecting an external device73Using external display devices74Selecting video cables74Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device74Connecting an external monitor or projector75Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™75Directing the display output when you turn on the computer75Adjusting the quality of the external display77Customizing your computer’s settings77Caring for your computer77Cleaning the computer77Moving the computer77Using a computer lock78Chapter 2: Learning the Basics79Computing tips79Using the keyboard80Character keys81Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys81Function keys81Special Windows® keys82Starting a program82Starting a program using the Search programs and files field83Starting a program from the Start menu83Saving your work84Backing up your work84Restoring your work84Using the optical disc drive85Optical disc drive components86Inserting an optical disc87Playing optical media87Recording optical media88Removing a disc with the computer on89Removing a disc with the computer off89Toshiba’s online resources89Chapter 3: Mobile Computing90Toshiba’s energy-saver design90Running the computer on battery power90Battery Notice90Power management91Using additional batteries92Charging the main battery92Charging the RTC battery93Monitoring main battery power94Determining remaining battery power95What to do when the main battery runs low96Setting battery notifications96Conserving battery power97Power Plans98Using a hot key to set the Power Plan99Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan99Changing the main battery100Removing the battery from the computer101Inserting a charged battery102Taking care of your battery103Safety precautions103Maintaining your battery104Disposing of used batteries104Traveling tips105Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features107Exploring the desktop107Finding your way around the desktop108Setting up for communications110Connecting your computer to a network111Exploring audio features111Recording sounds111Using external speakers or headphones112Using the Web Camera112Using an ExpressCard®113Inserting an ExpressCard®113Removing an ExpressCard®114Using the Memory card reader114Inserting memory media115Removing memory media116Using the eSATA/USB combo port117Using the expansion port117Chapter 5: Utilities118TOSHIBA Assist119Connect120Secure121Protect & Fix122Optimize123TOSHIBA Application Installer124Setting passwords125Using an instant password125Using a supervisor password126Using a user password127TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility129TOSHIBA Security Assist130TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility132TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility133Mouse Utility134TOSHIBA Hardware Setup135TOSHIBA Sleep Utility137Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility137USB Sleep and Charge137Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge139Power supply mode settings139TOSHIBA Button Support140TOSHIBA Accessibility141Trusted Platform Module (TPM)142Fingerprint Authentication Utility143Fingerprint utility limitations143Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility143Fingerprint Logon144Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader144Fingerprint reader limitations146TOSHIBA eco Utility™147TOSHIBA Service Station148TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor148ConfigFree®149Getting Started149ConfigFree® Utilities150Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong153Problems that are easy to fix153Problems when you turn on the computer154The Windows® operating system is not working156Using Startup options to fix problems157Internet problems158The Windows® operating system can help you158Fixing a problem with Device Manager159Checking device properties159Memory problems160Power and the batteries160Keyboard problems162Display problems162Disk or storage drive problems164Error-checking164Optical disc drive problems165Sound system problems166ExpressCard® problems167ExpressCard® checklist167Resolving ExpressCard® problems167Printer problems169Wireless networking problems170DVD operating problems172Develop good computing habits173Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system174If you need further assistance178Contacting Toshiba179Other Toshiba Internet Web sites179Toshiba’s worldwide offices180Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards181Hot Key Cards181Using the Hot Key Cards182Hot key functions183Optical disk drive183Volume Mute184Lock (Instant security)185Power plan186Sleep mode187Hibernation mode188Output (Display switch)189Display brightness190Disabling or enabling wireless devices191Disabling or enabling the touch pad192Keyboard hot key functions193Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors194Glossary195A197B198C199D200E201F202G202H202I203K203L203M204N205O205P205R206S207T208U208W209Index210Size: 3.91 MBPages: 217Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsTecra® R940/R950 Series User’s Guide1Contents17Introduction24This guide26Safety icons27Other icons used27Your computer’s features and specifications28Other documentation28Service options28Chapter 1: Getting Started29Selecting a place to work29Setting up a work environment29Keeping yourself comfortable30Computer user comfort recommendations30Good Working Posture30Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor31Typing style32Taking breaks and varying tasks32Mobile computing tips33Transporting the notebook33Seeking additional help33Check list34Precautions34Important information on your computer’s cooling fan36Setting up your computer36Connecting to a power source37Charging the main battery39Using the computer for the first time40Initial setup40Setting up your software40Registering your computer with Toshiba41To Shut down your computer41To Restart your computer42To place your computer in Sleep mode42Adding optional external devices43Adding memory (optional)43Installing a memory module44Removing a memory module50Checking total memory52Recovering the Internal Storage Drive53Creating recovery media54Restoring from recovery media56Refresh your PC (with user’s data)57Reset your PC60Installing drivers and applications62Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device63Adjusting touch pad settings66Disabling or enabling the touch pad67Scrolling with the touch pad67Control buttons67Connecting an external device68Using external display devices68Selecting video cables69Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device69Connecting an external monitor or projector69Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™70Directing the display output when you turn on the computer70Adjusting the quality of the external display71Customizing your computer’s settings72Caring for your computer72Cleaning the computer72Moving the computer72Using a computer lock73Chapter 2: Learning the Basics74Computing tips74Using the keyboard75Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys76Function keys76Special Windows® keys77Mouse properties77Starting an app78Starting an app from the Start screen78Saving your work79Backing up your work79Using the optical disc drive79Optical disc drive components80Inserting an optical disc81Playing optical media81Recording optical media82Removing a disc with the computer on83Removing a disc with the computer off83Toshiba’s online resources83Chapter 3: Mobile Computing84Toshiba’s energy-saver design84Running the computer on battery power85Battery Notice85Power management86Using additional batteries86Charging the main battery86Charging the RTC battery87Monitoring 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 plan93Changing the main battery94Removing the battery from the computer95Inserting a charged battery97Taking care of your battery98Safety precautions98Maintaining your battery99Disposing of used batteries99Traveling tips101Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features102Exploring the Start screen102Charms103Tiles104Exploring the desktop104Finding your way around the desktop104Windows® Store106Setting up for communications106Connecting your computer to a network107Exploring audio features107Recording sounds108Using external speakers or headphones108Using the Web Camera109Using an ExpressCard®109Inserting an ExpressCard®110Removing an ExpressCard®110Using the Memory card reader111Inserting memory media112Removing memory media112Using the eSATA/USB combo port113Using the expansion port113Chapter 5: Utilities115Desktop Assist116Media & Entertainment117Tools & Utilities118Support & Recovery119eco Utility®120Setting passwords121Using a supervisor password121Using a user password123System Settings124Sleep and Charge126USB Sleep and Charge126Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge128Power supply mode settings128HDD Protection Utility129Function Key130Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool131PC Diagnostic Tool131PC Health Monitor132Recovery Media Creator133Service Station133TOSHIBA Application Installer133TOSHIBA Button Setting135Trusted Platform Module (TPM)135Fingerprint Utility136Fingerprint utility limitations136Using the Fingerprint Utility136Fingerprint Logon137Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader137Fingerprint reader limitations139Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong140Problems that are easy to fix140Problems when you turn on the computer141The Windows® operating system is not working143Using Startup options to fix problems144Internet problems146The Windows® operating system can help you146Fixing a problem with Device Manager147Checking device properties147Memory problems148Power and the batteries149Keyboard problems150Display problems151Disk or storage drive problems153Error-checking153Optical disc drive problems155Sound system problems156ExpressCard® problems156ExpressCard® checklist157Resolving ExpressCard® problems157Printer problems158Wireless networking problems159DVD operating problems161Develop good computing habits162Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system163If you need further assistance167Contacting Toshiba168Other Toshiba Internet Web sites168Toshiba’s worldwide offices169Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys170Functions170Lock (Instant security)171Power plan171Sleep mode171Hibernation mode171Output (Display switch)172Display brightness173Disabling or enabling wireless devices173Disabling or enabling the touch pad173Cursor control overlay174Numeric overlay174Scroll lock174Volume Mute174Optical disk drive174Keyboard Function keys175Zoom (Display resolution)175Appendix B : Power Cord/Cable Connectors176Glossary177A179B180C181D182E183F184G184H184I185K185L185M186N187O187P187R188S189T190U190W191Index192Size: 4.15 MBPages: 199Language: EnglishOpen manual