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Index 199 a place to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 73 Service Station 134 setting low battery notifications 96 setting up AC adaptor 40 adding memory (optional) 48 communications 111 computer 39 software 44 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 76 display output 74 Shut down computer 45, 46, 47, 50, 149 icon 45, 46, 47, 50, 149 Sleep mode 46 Sleep Utilities 129 Smart Card Reader using 114 sounds recording 112 speakers using external 113 Start screen exploring the 106 starting an app 83 starting an app from Start screen 84 Startup menu problem solving 144 supervisor password, deleting 124 supervisor password, set up 122 system indicator lights AC power 40 drive in-use indicator 86 LEDs 42, 94, 95, 114 System Settings 127 T taking care of battery 103 taskbar 109 television adjusting display 75 Tiles Start screen 108 tips for computing 78 Toshiba online resources 89 registering computer Toshiba Web site 44 worldwide offices 170 Toshiba accessories memory 48 TOSHIBA Application Installer 135 Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 68 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 172 touch pad using 69 touch screen navigation 82 traveling tips 105 troubleshooting 151 AC power light is blinking 142 battery light is blinking 143 bookmarked site not found 147 checking device properties 148 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 158 computer will not start 141 contacting Toshiba 169 corrupted/damaged data files 155 data/entire system backup 166 Device Manager 147 display error message 152 display problems screen is blank 151 DVD player 162

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

a place to work

power plan options

video cables

Service Station

134

setting

low battery notifications

setting up

AC adaptor

adding memory (optional)

communications

111

computer

software

work environment

settings

customize computer settings

display output

Shut down

computer

149

icon

149

Sleep mode

Sleep Utilities

129

Smart Card Reader

using

114

sounds

recording

112

speakers

using external

113

Start screen

exploring the

106

starting an app

starting an app from Start screen

Startup menu

problem solving

144

supervisor password, deleting

124

supervisor password, set up

122

system indicator lights

AC power

drive in-use indicator

LEDs

114

System Settings

127

taking care of battery

103

taskbar

109

television

adjusting display

Tiles

Start screen

108

tips

for computing

Toshiba

online resources

registering computer

Toshiba Web site

worldwide offices

170

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

135

Toshiba Dual Pointing Device

TOSHIBA Function Keys

functions

172

touch pad

using

touch screen navigation

traveling tips

105

troubleshooting

151

AC power light is blinking

142

battery light is blinking

143

bookmarked site not found

147

checking device properties

148

computer hangs when

ExpressCard® inserted

158

computer will not start

141

contacting Toshiba

169

corrupted/damaged data files

155

data/entire system backup

166

Device Manager

147

display error message

152

display problems

screen is blank

151

DVD player

162

Toshiba Portege R30-A1310 Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Port&#233;g&#23 - Page 199

Toshiba Dual Pointing Device, Toshiba Web site

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Toshiba Portege R30-A1310 Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Portég&#23 - Page 199