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141 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Click or touch Control Panel from the list that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of your files with File History under the System and Security heading. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your files. For additional Help, while in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Search for "back up files". General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external writable optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on page 138). Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). If anything goes wrong, you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 140). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on hand in case you need any files from them.

Section	Page
Portégé® Z30 - A Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	19
Introduction	25
This guide	27
Safety icons	28
Other icons used	28
Your computer’s features and specifications	29
Documentation	29
Service options	29
Chapter 1: Getting Started	30
Selecting a place to work	30
Setting up a work environment	30
Keeping yourself comfortable	31
Computer user comfort recommendations	31
Good Working Posture	31
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	32
Typing style	33
Taking breaks and varying tasks	34
Mobile computing tips	34
Transporting the notebook	34
Seeking additional help	35
Check list	35
Precautions	36
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	38
Setting up your computer	38
Connecting to a power source	39
Charging the main battery	41
Using the computer for the first time	42
Initial setup	42
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	43
To Shut down your computer	44
To Restart your computer	45
To place your computer in Sleep mode	45
Adding optional external devices	46
Adding memory	46
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	47
Creating recovery media	48
Restoring from recovery media	50
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	52
Reset your PC	54
Installing drivers and applications	57
Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device	58
Using the touch pad	59
Adjusting touch pad settings	62
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	62
Connecting an external device	62
Using external display devices	63
Selecting video cables	63
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	63
Connecting an external monitor or projector	64
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	64
Adjusting the quality of the external display	65
Customizing your computer’s settings	66
Caring for your computer	66
Cleaning the computer	66
Moving the computer	67
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	68
Computing tips	68
Using the keyboard	69
Function keys	70
Special Windows® keys	70
Overlay keys	71
Backlit keyboard	72
Touch screen	72
Touch screen navigation	72
Mouse properties	73
Starting an app	73
Starting an app from the Start screen	73
Saving your work	74
Backing up your work	75
Toshiba’s online resources	75
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	76
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	76
Running the computer on battery power	76
Battery Notice	77
Power management	78
Charging batteries	78
Charging the main battery	78
Charging the RTC battery	79
Monitoring battery power	80
Determining remaining battery power	81
What to do when the main battery runs low	82
Setting battery notifications	82
Conserving battery power	83
Power Plans	84
Using the eco power plan	85
Changing the main battery	86
Taking care of your battery	86
Safety precautions	86
Maintaining your battery	87
Disposing of your computer	87
Traveling tips	87
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	89
Exploring the Start screen	89
Charms	90
Tiles	91
Exploring the desktop	91
Finding your way around the desktop	91
Windows® Store	93
Setting up for communications	94
Connecting your computer to a network	95
Exploring audio features	95
Recording sounds	95
Using external speakers or headphones	96
Using the Web Camera	97
Using the Smart Card Reader	97
Using the Memory card reader	98
Inserting memory media	98
Removing memory media	99
Using the expansion port	100
Chapter 5: Utilities	101
eco Utility®	102
Password Utility	103
Using a supervisor password	103
Using a user password	105
Deleting a user password	107
System Settings	108
Sleep Utilities	110
USB Sleep and Charge	110
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	112
Power supply mode settings	112
Function Key	114
Recovery Media Creator	115
Service Station	115
TOSHIBA Application Installer	116
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	117
Fingerprint utility limitations	117
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	117
Fingerprint Logon	118
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	118
Fingerprint reader limitations	120
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	121
Problems that are easy to fix	121
Problems when you turn on the computer	122
The Windows® operating system is not working	124
Using Startup options to fix problems	124
Internet problems	127
The Windows® operating system can help you	128
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	128
Checking device properties	128
Power and the batteries	129
Keyboard problems	130
Display problems	131
Disk or storage drive problems	133
Error-checking	133
Sound system problems	134
Printer problems	135
Wireless networking problems	136
Develop good computing habits	137
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	138
If you need further assistance	143
Contacting Toshiba	144
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	144
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	145
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	146
Functions	146
Lock (Instant security)	147
Power plan	147
Sleep mode	147
Hibernation mode	147
Output (Display switch)	148
Display brightness	149
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	149
Disabling or enabling the Dual Point	149
Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay	150
Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay	150
Disabling or enabling the scroll lock	150
Volume Mute	150
Keyboard Function keys	151
Zoom (Display resolution)	151
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	152
Glossary	153
A	155
B	156
C	157
D	158
E	159
F	160
G	161
H	161
I	162
K	162
L	162
M	163
N	163
O	164
P	164
R	165
S	166
T	167
U	167
W	167