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244 Index TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 166 touch pad using 79 traveling tips 135 troubleshooting 187 AC power light is blinking 180 battery light is blinking 181 bookmarked site not found 183 checking device properties 184 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 193 computer will not start 179 contacting Toshiba 203 corrupted/damaged data files 190 data/entire system backup 200 Device Manager 184 Disk Defragmenter 190 display error message 188 display problems screen is blank 187 DVD player 197 eject button 191 error message, warning resume failure 180 Error-checking 189 eSATA 203 ExpressCard® 192 ExpressCard® checklist 192 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 192 ExpressCard®, error occurs 194 ExpressCard®, hot swapping fails 193 ExpressCard®, not recognized 194 external display problems 188 external keyboard 187 external monitor 188 good computing habits 198 hard disk drive is slow 190 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 183 high-pitched noise 192 installing hardware/software 201 keyboard 187 keyboard will not respond 179 memory problems 185 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 189 on-screen eject button 191 optical disc drive 190 power and batteries 185 printer 194 restore points 199 screen does not look correct/ flickers 188 slow Internet connection 183 sound system 191 trouble running discs 191 trouble running programs 190 URL address not found 183 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 202 USB Wakeup function does not work 203 Windows® operating system not working 181 wireless networking 195 turning off computer 87 computer more quickly 90 options 88 turning on power 53 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 202 USB Wakeup function does not work 203 USB-compatible printer 86 user password, deleting 157 user password, setting 156

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

TOSHIBA Sleep Utility

166

touch pad

using

traveling tips

135

troubleshooting

187

AC power light is blinking

180

battery light is blinking

181

bookmarked site not found

183

checking device properties

184

computer hangs when

ExpressCard® inserted

193

computer will not start

179

contacting Toshiba

203

corrupted/damaged data files

190

data/entire system backup

200

Device Manager

184

Disk Defragmenter

190

display error message

188

display problems

screen is blank

187

DVD player

197

eject button

191

error message, warning resume

failure

180

Error-checking

189

eSATA

203

ExpressCard®

192

ExpressCard® checklist

192

ExpressCard® slot appears dead

192

ExpressCard®, error occurs

194

ExpressCard®, hot swapping fails

193

ExpressCard®, not recognized

194

external display problems

188

external keyboard

187

external monitor

188

good computing habits

198

hard disk drive is slow

190

Help and Support, Windows®

operating system

183

high-pitched noise

192

installing hardware/software

201

keyboard

187

keyboard will not respond

179

memory problems

185

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

189

on-screen eject button

191

optical disc drive

190

power and batteries

185

printer

194

restore points

199

screen does not look correct/

flickers

188

slow Internet connection

183

sound system

191

trouble running discs

191

trouble running programs

190

URL address not found

183

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

202

USB Wakeup function

does not work

203

Windows® operating system not

working

181

wireless networking

195

turning off

computer

computer more quickly

options

turning on

power

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

202

USB Wakeup function

does not work

203

USB-compatible

printer

user password, deleting

157

user password, setting

156