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Index 173 external keyboard 130 external monitor 131 good computing habits 137 hard disk drive is slow 134 high-pitched noise 135 installing hardware/software 141 keyboard 130 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 133 power and batteries 129 printer 135 restore points 138 screen does not look correct/ flickers 131 slow Internet connection 127 sound system 134 trouble running programs 134 URL address not found 127 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 142 USB Wakeup function does not work 143 Windows® operating system not working 124 wireless networking 136 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 142 USB Wakeup function does not work 143 user password, deleting 107 user password, setting 105 using a microphone 95 eco power plan 85 expansion port 100 Memory card reader 98 Smart Card Reader 97 touch pad 59 Web Camera 97 using the keyboard 69 using the overlay for cursor control 71 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 58 Utilities 101 V video projector adjusting display 65 W warranty standard limited warranty 29 Web Camera using 97 Web sites 144 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 94 Windows® Charms Devices 90 Search 90 Settings 90 Share 90 Start 90 Windows® charms 90 Windows® key 70 Windows® operating system desktop 91, 99 troubleshooting 124 Windows® Store 93 wireless networking 94 troubleshooting 136

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

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Index

external keyboard

130

external monitor

131

good computing habits

137

hard disk drive is slow

134

high-pitched noise

135

installing hardware/software

141

keyboard

130

missing files/trouble accessing

a drive

133

power and batteries

129

printer

135

restore points

138

screen does not look correct/

flickers

131

slow Internet connection

127

sound system

134

trouble running programs

134

URL address not found

127

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

142

USB Wakeup function

does not work

143

Windows® operating system

not working

124

wireless networking

136

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

142

USB Wakeup function

does not work

143

user password, deleting

107

user password, setting

105

using

a microphone

eco power plan

expansion port

100

Memory card reader

Smart Card Reader

touch pad

Web Camera

using the keyboard

using the overlay for cursor control

using the Toshiba Dual Pointing

Device

Utilities

101

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

standard limited warranty

Web Camera

using

Web sites

144

Wi-Fi®

wireless networking

Windows® Charms

Devices

Settings

Start

Windows® charms

Windows® key

Windows® operating system

desktop

troubleshooting

124

Windows® Store

wireless networking

troubleshooting

136

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Toshiba Portege Z30-ASMBNX1 Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Portég&# - Page 173