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244 Index a place to work 42 power plan options 122 video cables 81 setting low battery notifications 120 setting up AC adaptor 46 adding memory (optional) 51 communications 135 computer 45 software Setup Wizard 50 work environment 42 setting up a connection 136 settings customize computer settings 95 display output 82 Shut down button 53, 87 command 87 computer 53, 87 Hibernation mode 90 Sleep mode 92 Sleep mode 86 configuring 92 configuring options 92 hot key 214 powering down 92 Shut down 92 starting again from 95 using 92 software Setup Wizard 50 software program starting 101 starting from Start menu 101 solid state drive (SSD) 108 sounds recording 138 speakers using external 138 start button 134 starting a program 101 Search programs and files field 103 Windows® Explorer 102 Windows® Start menu 101 starting a program from Start 101 starting again from Hibernation mode 92 Sleep mode 95 Startup menu problem solving 181 supervisor password, deleting 153 supervisor password, set up 152 system indicator lights AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 108 LEDs 47, 48, 50, 89, 92, 95, 118, 119, 139 T taskbar 135 telephone line connecting to modem 137 television adjusting display 83 tips for computing 97 Toshiba online resources 112 registering computer Toshiba Web site 51 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Toshiba accessories memory 51 TOSHIBA Application Installer 150 TOSHIBA Assist 145 Connect tab 146 Optimize tab 149 Protect & Fix tab 148 Secure tab 147 TOSHIBA Button Support 168

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

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Index

a place to work

power plan options

122

video cables

setting

low battery notifications

120

setting up

AC adaptor

adding memory (optional)

communications

135

computer

software

Setup Wizard

work environment

setting up a connection

136

settings

customize computer settings

display output

Shut down

button

command

computer

Hibernation mode

Sleep mode

configuring

configuring options

hot key

214

powering down

Shut down

starting again from

using

software

Setup Wizard

software program

starting

101

starting from Start menu

101

solid state drive (SSD)

108

sounds

recording

138

speakers

using external

138

start button

134

starting a program

101

Search programs and files field

103

Windows® Explorer

102

Windows® Start menu

101

starting a program from Start

101

starting again from

Hibernation mode

Sleep mode

Startup menu

problem solving

181

supervisor password, deleting

153

supervisor password, set up

152

system indicator lights

AC power

drive in-use indicator

108

LEDs

118

119

139

taskbar

135

telephone line

connecting to modem

137

television

adjusting display

tips

for computing

Toshiba

online resources

112

registering computer

Toshiba Web site

worldwide offices

205

TOSHIBA Accessibility

169

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

150

TOSHIBA Assist

145

Connect tab

146

Optimize tab

149

Protect & Fix tab

148

Secure tab

147

TOSHIBA Button Support

168