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Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan, Sample Illustration Locating the eco Utility™ button

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124 Mobile Computing Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped with the TOSHIBA eco power plan. Operating the computer with this power plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system performance. For example, when this power plan is enabled, the brightness of the display is reduced and the interval before Sleep mode takes effect is shortened. To enable or disable the TOSHIBA eco power plan, press the eco Utility™ button. eco Utility™ button (Sample Illustration) Locating the eco Utility™ button The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings over time. To learn how to access the utility, see "TOSHIBA eco Utility™" on page 174. For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the Help file in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window.

Section	Page
Portégé® R700 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	29
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Your computer’s features and specifications	41
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Turning on the power	50
Setting up your software	50
Registering your computer with Toshiba	51
Adding optional external devices	51
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	60
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	60
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	62
Recovering to a custom size partition	64
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	67
Creating recovery DVDs/media	69
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	72
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	74
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	75
Installing drivers and applications	76
Using the TouchPad™	76
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	79
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	80
Using external display devices	80
Selecting video cables	81
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	81
Connecting an external monitor or projector	81
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	82
Adjusting the quality of the external display	83
Using an external keyboard	83
Using a mouse	83
Connecting a printer	83
Setting up a printer	84
Turning off the computer	84
Options for turning off the computer	85
Using the Shut down command	87
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	89
Using and configuring Sleep mode	92
Closing the display panel	95
Customizing your computer’s settings	95
Caring for your computer	95
Cleaning the computer	95
Moving the computer	96
Using a computer lock	96
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	97
Computing tips	97
Using the keyboard	98
Character keys	99
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	99
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	99
Function keys	99
Special Windows® keys	100
Overlay keys	100
Starting a program	101
Starting a program from the Start menu	101
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	102
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	103
Saving your work	103
Printing your work	105
Backing up your work	106
Restoring your work	106
Using the optical disc drive	107
Optical disc drive components	107
Inserting an optical disc	108
Playing an audio CD	110
Playing optical media	110
Recording optical media	110
Removing a disc with the computer on	111
Removing a disc with the computer off	111
Caring for optical discs	112
Toshiba’s online resources	112
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	113
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	113
Running the computer on battery power	114
Battery Notice	114
Power management	115
Using additional batteries	116
Charging batteries	116
Charging the main battery	116
Charging the RTC battery	117
Monitoring main battery power	118
Determining remaining battery power	119
What to do when the main battery runs low	120
Setting battery notifications	120
Conserving battery power	121
Power Plans	122
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	123
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	124
Changing the main battery	125
Removing the battery from the computer	125
Inserting a charged battery	127
Taking care of your battery	128
Safety precautions	128
Maintaining your battery	129
Disposing of used batteries	129
Traveling tips	131
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	132
Exploring the desktop	132
Finding your way around the desktop	133
Setting up for communications	135
Connecting your computer to a network	136
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	137
Exploring audio features	138
Recording sounds	138
Using external speakers or headphones	138
Using the Web Camera	139
Using an ExpressCard®	140
Inserting an ExpressCard®	140
Removing an ExpressCard®	140
Using the Memory card reader	141
Inserting memory media	141
Removing memory media	142
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	143
Using the expansion port	143
Chapter 5: Utilities	144
TOSHIBA Assist	145
Connect	146
Secure	147
Protect & Fix	148
Optimize	149
TOSHIBA Application Installer	150
Setting passwords	151
Using an instant password	151
Using a supervisor password	152
Using a user password	153
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	155
TOSHIBA Security Assist	156
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	158
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	159
Mouse Utility	160
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	161
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	163
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	163
USB Sleep and Charge	163
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	165
Power supply mode settings	166
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	167
TOSHIBA Button Support	168
TOSHIBA Accessibility	169
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	170
Fingerprint utility limitations	170
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	170
Fingerprint Logon	171
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	171
Fingerprint reader limitations	173
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	174
TOSHIBA Service Station	175
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	175
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	177
Problems that are easy to fix	177
Problems when you turn on the computer	178
The Windows® operating system is not working	180
Using Startup options to fix problems	181
Internet problems	182
The Windows® operating system can help you	182
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	183
Checking device properties	183
Memory problems	184
Power and the batteries	184
Keyboard problems	186
Display problems	186
Disk or storage drive problems	188
Error-checking	188
Optical disc drive problems	189
Sound system problems	190
ExpressCard® problems	191
ExpressCard® checklist	191
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	191
Printer problems	193
Modem problems	194
Wireless networking problems	195
DVD operating problems	196
Develop good computing habits	198
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	199
If you need further assistance	203
Before you contact Toshiba	203
Contacting Toshiba	204
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	205
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	205
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	207
Hot Key Cards	207
Using the Hot Key Cards	208
Application Cards	209
Using the Application Cards	210
Card Case	210
Hot key functions	211
Volume Mute	211
Lock (Instant security)	212
Power plan	213
Sleep mode	214
Hibernation mode	215
Output (Display switch)	216
Display brightness	217
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	218
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	219
Cursor control overlay	220
Numeric overlay	220
Zoom (Display resolution)	221
Keyboard hot key functions	221
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	222
Glossary	223