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242 Index optimum performance 119 power plans selecting power plan options 126 using a hot key 127 power saving options 125 powering down using Hibernate 93 using Sleep 95 precautions safety 46 printer connecting 86 setting up 87 troubleshooting 194 USB-compatible 86 printing a file 108 problem solving Startup options 182 program, starting 104 program, starting from Start menu 105 projector connecting 84 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 119 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 78 creating recovery DVDs/media 72 erasing internal storage drive 77 installing drivers and applications 79 internal storage drive 63 out-of-box state 65 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 75 to custom size partition 70 without changing drive partitions 67 recycle bin icon 137 registering computer 54 removing an optical disc with computer on 115 and optical disc with computer off 115 battery from the computer 129 ExpressCard® 143 memory module 60 memory module slot cover 57 restarting computer 92 restore points troubleshooting 199 restoring your work 110 running computer on battery power 118 S safety computer 135 disposing of batteries 133 icons 43 precautions 46 safety precautions battery 132 saving files 107 Search programs and files field starting a program 106 selecting a place to work 45 power plan options 126 video cables 84 setting low battery notifications 124 setting up AC adaptor 49 adding memory (optional) 54 communications 139 computer 48 software

Section	Page
Portégé® R830 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	33
Introduction	40
This guide	42
Safety icons	43
Other icons used	43
Your computer’s features and specifications	44
Other documentation	44
Service options	44
Chapter 1: Getting Started	45
Selecting a place to work	45
Setting up a work environment	45
Keeping yourself comfortable	46
Precautions	46
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	48
Setting up your computer	48
Connecting to a power source	49
Charging the main battery	51
Using the computer for the first time	52
Opening the display panel	52
Turning on the power	53
Setting up your software	53
Registering your computer with Toshiba	54
Adding optional external devices	54
Adding memory (optional)	54
Installing a memory module	55
Removing a memory module	60
Checking total memory	63
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	63
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	65
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	67
Recovering to a custom size partition	70
Creating recovery DVDs/media	72
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	75
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	77
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	78
Installing drivers and applications	79
Using the touch pad	79
Adjusting touch pad settings	82
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	83
Using external display devices	83
Selecting video cables	84
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	84
Connecting an external monitor or projector	84
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	85
Adjusting the quality of the external display	86
Using an external keyboard	86
Using a mouse	86
Connecting a printer	86
Setting up a printer	87
Turning off the computer	87
Options for turning off the computer	88
Using the Shut down command	90
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	92
Using and configuring Sleep mode	95
Closing the display panel	98
Customizing your computer’s settings	98
Caring for your computer	98
Cleaning the computer	98
Moving the computer	99
Using a computer lock	99
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	100
Computing tips	100
Using the keyboard	101
Character keys	102
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	102
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	102
Function keys	102
Special Windows® keys	103
Overlay keys	103
Starting a program	104
Starting a program from the Start menu	105
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	105
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	106
Saving your work	107
Printing your work	108
Backing up your work	109
Restoring your work	110
Using the optical disc drive	110
Optical disc drive components	111
Inserting an optical disc	112
Playing an audio CD	114
Playing optical media	114
Recording optical media	114
Removing a disc with the computer on	115
Removing a disc with the computer off	115
Caring for optical discs	116
Toshiba’s online resources	116
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	117
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	117
Running the computer on battery power	118
Battery Notice	118
Power management	119
Using additional batteries	120
Charging batteries	120
Charging the main battery	120
Charging the RTC battery	121
Monitoring main battery power	122
Determining remaining battery power	123
What to do when the main battery runs low	124
Setting battery notifications	124
Conserving battery power	125
Power Plans	126
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	127
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	128
Changing the main battery	129
Removing the battery from the computer	129
Inserting a charged battery	131
Taking care of your battery	132
Safety precautions	132
Maintaining your battery	133
Disposing of used batteries	133
Traveling tips	135
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	136
Exploring the desktop	136
Finding your way around the desktop	137
Setting up for communications	139
Connecting your computer to a network	140
Exploring audio features	141
Recording sounds	141
Using external speakers or headphones	141
Using the Web Camera	142
Using an ExpressCard®	143
Inserting an ExpressCard®	143
Removing an ExpressCard®	143
Using the Memory card reader	144
Inserting memory media	144
Removing memory media	145
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	146
Using the expansion port	146
Chapter 5: Utilities	147
TOSHIBA Assist	148
Connect	149
Secure	150
Protect & Fix	151
Optimize	152
TOSHIBA Application Installer	153
Setting passwords	154
Using an instant password	154
Using a supervisor password	155
Using a user password	156
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	158
TOSHIBA Security Assist	159
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	161
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	162
Mouse Utility	163
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	164
TOSHBA Sleep Utility	166
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	166
USB Sleep and Charge	166
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	168
Power supply mode settings	168
TOSHIBA Button Support	169
TOSHIBA Accessibility	170
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	171
Fingerprint utility limitations	171
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	171
Fingerprint Logon	172
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	172
Fingerprint reader limitations	174
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	175
TOSHIBA Service Station	176
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	176
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	178
Problems that are easy to fix	178
Problems when you turn on the computer	179
The Windows® operating system is not working	181
Using Startup options to fix problems	182
Internet problems	183
The Windows® operating system can help you	183
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	184
Checking device properties	184
Memory problems	185
Power and the batteries	185
Keyboard problems	187
Display problems	187
Disk or storage drive problems	189
Error-checking	189
Optical disc drive problems	190
Sound system problems	191
ExpressCard® problems	192
ExpressCard® checklist	192
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	192
Printer problems	194
Wireless networking problems	195
DVD operating problems	197
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
Hot key functions	209
Optical disk drive	209
Volume Mute	210
Lock (Instant security)	211
Power plan	212
Sleep mode	213
Hibernation mode	214
Output (Display switch)	215
Display brightness	216
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	217
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	218
Cursor control overlay	219
Numeric overlay	219
Keyboard hot key functions	220
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	221
Glossary	222

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Index

optimum performance

119

power plans

selecting power plan options

126

using a hot key

127

power saving options

125

powering down

using Hibernate

using Sleep

precautions

safety

printer

connecting

setting up

troubleshooting

194

USB-compatible

printing a file

108

problem solving

Startup options

182

program, starting

104

program, starting from Start menu

105

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC)

battery

119

recording sounds

141

recovery

checking internal storage drive

operating status

creating recovery DVDs/media

erasing internal storage drive

installing drivers and applications

internal storage drive

out-of-box state

restoring from recovery DVDs/

media

to custom size partition

without changing drive partitions

recycle bin icon

137

registering computer

removing

an optical disc with computer on

115

and optical disc with computer off

115

battery from the computer

129

ExpressCard®

143

memory module

memory module slot cover

restarting

computer

restore points

troubleshooting

199

restoring your work

110

running computer on battery power

118

safety

computer

135

disposing of batteries

133

icons

precautions

safety precautions

battery

132

saving files

107

Search programs and files field

starting a program

106

selecting

a place to work

power plan options

126

video cables

setting

low battery notifications

124

setting up

AC adaptor

adding memory (optional)

communications

139

computer

software