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Index 197 internal storage drive recovery 57 K keyboard function keys 80 overlay keys 81 special Windows® keys 80 troubleshooting 151 using 79 keys function keys 80 overlay for cursor control 81 overlay keys 81 overlay to type numeric data 81 L LEDs system indicator lights 95 AC adaptor light 94 AC power light 40, 42 battery light 42 Web Camera light 114 Licenses 18 M maintaining your battery 103 manual eject hole optical disc drive 86 memory adding (optional) 48 check total memory 56 Memory card reader inserting memory media 117 removing memory media 117 using 116 memory module installation 48 inserting into socket 52 removing 54, 55 microphone using 112 monitor connecting 74 monitor problems troubleshooting 152 monitoring battery power 94 mouse properties 83 moving the computer 77 N network accessing 112 connecting your computer 112 networking wireless 111 notification area 110 notifications 110 O online resources Toshiba 89 optical disc Auto-Run feature 87 handling 87 inserting 87 playing optical media 87 positioning 87 recording optical media 88 removing with computer off 89 removing with computer on 88 optical disc drive components 86 drive in-use indicator light 86 eject button 86 handling an optical disc 87 inserting an optical disc 87 manual eject hole 86 playing optical media 87 recording optical media 88 removing a disc 88, 89 troubleshooting 155 using 85, 86 optical discs troubleshooting 156 optical media recording 88

Section	Page
Portégé® R30 - A Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	20
Introduction	26
This guide	28
Safety icons	29
Other icons used	29
Your computer’s features and specifications	30
Documentation	30
Service options	30
Chapter 1: Getting Started	31
Selecting a place to work	31
Setting up a work environment	31
Keeping yourself comfortable	32
Computer user comfort recommendations	32
Good Working Posture	32
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	33
Typing style	34
Taking breaks and varying tasks	35
Mobile computing tips	35
Transporting the notebook	35
Seeking additional help	36
Check list	36
Precautions	37
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	39
Connecting to a power source	40
Charging the main battery	42
Using the computer for the first time	43
Initial setup	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
To Shut down your computer	45
To Restart your computer	46
To place your computer in Sleep mode	46
Adding optional external devices	47
Adding memory (optional)	48
Installing a memory module	48
Removing a memory module	54
Checking total memory	56
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	57
Creating recovery media	58
Restoring from recovery media	61
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	62
Reset your PC	64
Installing drivers and applications	67
Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device	68
Using the touch pad	69
Adjusting touch pad settings	72
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	72
Connecting an external device	72
Using external display devices	73
Selecting video cables	73
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	73
Connecting an external monitor or projector	74
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	74
Adjusting the quality of the external display	75
Customizing your computer’s settings	76
Caring for your computer	76
Cleaning the computer	76
Moving the computer	77
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	78
Computing tips	78
Using the keyboard	79
Function keys	80
Special Windows® keys	80
Overlay keys	81
Backlit keyboard	82
Touch screen	82
Touch screen navigation	82
Mouse properties	83
Starting an app	83
Starting an app from the Start screen	84
Saving your work	84
Backing up your work	85
Using the optical disc drive	85
Optical disc drive components	86
Inserting an optical disc	87
Playing optical media	87
Recording optical media	88
Removing a disc with the computer on	88
Removing a disc with the computer off	89
Toshiba’s online resources	89
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	90
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	90
Running the computer on battery power	90
Battery Notice	91
Power management	92
Charging batteries	92
Charging the main battery	92
Charging the RTC battery	93
Monitoring battery power	94
Determining remaining battery power	95
What to do when the main battery runs low	96
Setting battery notifications	96
Conserving battery power	97
Power Plans	98
Using the eco power plan	99
Changing the main battery	100
Removing the battery from the computer	100
Inserting a charged battery	102
Taking care of your battery	103
Safety precautions	103
Maintaining your battery	103
Disposing of used batteries	104
Traveling tips	105
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	106
Exploring the Start screen	106
Charms	107
Tiles	108
Exploring the desktop	108
Finding your way around the desktop	108
Windows® Store	110
Setting up for communications	111
Connecting your computer to a network	112
Exploring audio features	112
Recording sounds	112
Using external speakers or headphones	113
Using the Web Camera	114
Using the Smart Card Reader	114
Using an ExpressCard®	115
Inserting an ExpressCard®	115
Removing an ExpressCard®	116
Using the Memory card reader	116
Inserting memory media	117
Removing memory media	117
Using the expansion port	118
Chapter 5: Utilities	120
eco Utility®	121
Password Utility	122
Using a supervisor password	122
Using a user password	124
Deleting a user password	126
System Settings	127
Sleep Utilities	129
USB Sleep and Charge	129
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	131
Power supply mode settings	131
Function Key	133
Recovery Media Creator	134
Service Station	134
TOSHIBA Application Installer	135
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	136
Fingerprint utility limitations	136
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	136
Fingerprint Logon	137
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	137
Fingerprint reader limitations	139
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	140
Problems that are easy to fix	140
Problems when you turn on the computer	141
The Windows® operating system is not working	143
Using Startup options to fix problems	144
Internet problems	146
The Windows® operating system can help you	147
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	147
Checking device properties	148
Memory problems	148
Power and the batteries	150
Keyboard problems	151
Display problems	151
Disk or storage drive problems	153
Error-checking	153
Optical disc drive problems	155
Sound system problems	156
ExpressCard® problems	157
ExpressCard® checklist	157
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	157
Printer problems	159
Wireless networking problems	160
DVD operating problems	162
Develop good computing habits	163
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	164
If you need further assistance	169
Contacting Toshiba	170
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	170
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	170
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	172
Functions	172
Lock (Instant security)	173
Power plan	173
Sleep mode	173
Hibernation mode	173
Output (Display switch)	174
Display brightness	175
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	175
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	175
Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay	176
Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay	176
Disabling or enabling the scroll lock	176
Volume Mute	176
Keyboard Function keys	177
Zoom (Display resolution)	177
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	178
Glossary	179
A	181
B	182
C	183
D	184
E	185
F	186
G	187
H	187
I	188
K	188
L	188
M	189
N	189
O	190
P	190
R	191
S	192
T	193
U	193
W	193

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Index

internal storage drive

recovery

keyboard

function keys

overlay keys

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

151

using

keys

function keys

overlay for cursor control

overlay keys

overlay to type numeric data

LEDs

system indicator lights

AC adaptor light

AC power light

battery light

Web Camera light

114

Licenses

maintaining your battery

103

manual eject hole

optical disc drive

memory

adding (optional)

check total memory

Memory card reader

inserting memory media

117

removing memory media

117

using

116

memory module

installation

inserting into socket

removing

microphone

using

112

monitor

connecting

monitor problems

troubleshooting

152

monitoring battery power

mouse properties

moving the computer

network

accessing

112

connecting your computer

112

networking

wireless

111

notification area

110

notifications

110

online resources

Toshiba

optical disc

Auto-Run feature

handling

inserting

playing optical media

positioning

recording optical media

removing with computer off

removing with computer on

optical disc drive

components

drive in-use indicator light

eject button

handling an optical disc

inserting an optical disc

manual eject hole

playing optical media

recording optical media

removing a disc

troubleshooting

155

using

optical discs

troubleshooting

156

optical media

recording

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Toshiba Portege R30-A1310 Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Portég&#23 - Page 197