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Index 185 system indicator lights 78 AC adaptor light 77 AC power light 40, 41 battery light 41, 42 Web Camera light 95 Licenses 17 lock computer, using 64 M maintaining your battery 84 memory adding 40 Memory card reader inserting memory media 97 removing memory media 97 using 96 microphone using 93 monitor connecting 61 monitor problems troubleshooting 134 monitoring battery power 77 mouse properties 70 moving the computer 63 N network accessing 93 connecting your computer 93 networking wireless 91 O online resources Toshiba 72 optional external devices adding 46 P password deleting a supervisor 104 deleting a user 106 instant password 102 power-on password 102 setting 102 setting a supervisor 102 setting a user 104 supervisor password 102 user password 102 utility 102 PC Health Monitor 115 port HDMI 60 HDMI Out 60 RGB 60 Power icon 44, 45 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 41 cord/cable 41 cord/cable connectors 167 energy-saving features 73 power down shut down 44 power light 78 power management 75 optimum performance 75 power plans selecting power plan options 81 power saving options 80 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 143 problem solving contacting Toshiba 158 Startup options 124 projector connecting 61 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 75

Section	Page
Portégé® Z30-B Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	19
Introduction	26
This guide	28
Safety icons	29
Other icons used	29
Your computer’s features and specifications	30
Documentation	30
Service options	30
Chapter 1: Getting Started	31
Selecting a place to work	31
Setting up a work environment	31
Keeping yourself comfortable	32
Computer user comfort recommendations	32
Good Working Posture	32
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	33
Typing style	34
Taking breaks and varying tasks	35
Mobile computing tips	35
Transporting the notebook	35
Seeking additional help	36
Check list	36
Precautions	37
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	39
Adding memory	40
Connecting to a power source	40
Charging the main battery	42
Using the computer for the first time	42
Initial setup	42
Using the Start menu	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
To Shut down your computer	44
To Restart your computer	45
To place your computer in Sleep mode	45
Adding optional external devices	46
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	46
Creating a recovery drive using Toshiba Recovery Media Creator	47
Restoring from recovery media created by Toshiba Recovery Media Creator	50
Recovering from the Internal Storage Drive	51
Reset your PC	52
Installing drivers and applications	54
Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device	55
Using the touchpad	55
Adjusting touchpad settings	58
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	59
Connecting an external device	59
Using external display devices	60
Selecting video cables	60
Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device	60
Connecting an external monitor or projector	61
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	61
Adjusting the quality of the external display	62
Customizing your computer’s settings	62
Caring for your computer	63
Cleaning the computer	63
Moving the computer	63
Using a computer lock	64
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	65
Computing tips	65
Using the keyboard	67
Function keys	67
Special Windows keys	67
Overlay keys	68
Backlit keyboard	69
Touch screen	69
Touch screen navigation	69
Mouse properties	70
Starting an app	71
Saving your work	72
Backing up your work	72
Toshiba’s online resources	72
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	73
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	73
Running the computer on battery power	73
Battery Notice	74
Power management	75
Charging batteries	75
Charging the RTC battery	76
Monitoring battery power	77
Determining remaining battery power	78
What to do when the main battery runs low	79
Setting battery notifications	79
Conserving battery power	80
Power Plans	81
Using the eco power plan	82
Changing the main battery	83
Taking care of your battery	83
Safety precautions	83
Maintaining your battery	84
Disposing of your computer	84
Traveling tips	84
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	86
Exploring the desktop	86
Finding your way around the desktop	87
Windows Store	91
Setting up for communications	91
Connecting your computer to a network	93
Exploring audio features	93
Recording sounds	93
Using external speakers or headphones	94
Using the Web Camera	95
Using the Smart Card Slot	96
Using the Memory card reader	96
Inserting memory media	97
Removing memory media	97
Using the Expansion port	98
Chapter 5: Utilities	100
eco Utility	101
Password Utility	102
Using a supervisor password	102
Using a user password	104
Deleting a user password	106
System Settings	107
Sleep Utilities	109
USB Sleep and Charge	109
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	111
Power supply mode settings	111
TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	113
Service Station	113
TOSHIBA Application Installer	114
PC Health Monitor	115
Display Utility	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	126
Power and the batteries	127
Keyboard help	128
Perform a complete power cycle	128
Uninstall the keyboard driver	129
Download the latest keyboard driver	130
Perform a system restore	130
Clean the keyboard	130
Touchpad help	131
Disable then enable the touchpad	131
Install an external mouse	131
Perform a complete power cycle	131
Uninstall the touchpad driver	132
Download the latest touchpad driver	133
Perform a system restore	133
Adjust the touchpad properties	133
Display problems	134
Disk or storage drive problems	135
Error-checking	135
Web Camera help	137
Testing your internal Web Camera	137
Uninstall the Web Camera driver	137
Perform a system restore	138
Check for problems with third party applications	139
System Recovery	139
Sound help	139
Use the Sound troubleshooter	139
Check and set default speakers	140
Uninstall the audio driver	141
Download the latest sound driver	142
Perform a system restore	142
Printer problems	143
Wireless networking problems	144
Connecting to the Internet	145
Using a wireless connection	146
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify network status	146
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify hardware	147
Uninstall the network adapter driver	147
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – How to verify TCP/IP	148
Downloading drivers and updates	150
Using Toshiba Service Station	150
Manually download and install drivers and updates	150
How to determine the correct drivers to download	151
Develop good computing habits	152
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system	153
Additional help	158
If you need further assistance	158
Contacting Toshiba	158
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	159
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	159
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	161
Functions	161
Volume Mute	162
Lock (Instant security)	162
Power plan	162
Sleep mode	162
Hibernation mode	163
Output (Display switch)	163
Display brightness	164
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	164
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	164
Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay	165
Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay	165
Disabling or enabling the scroll lock	165
Keyboard backlight	165
Zoom In/Out	165
Volume control	166
Zoom (Display resolution)	166
Cortana	166
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	167
Glossary	168
A	170
B	170
C	172
D	173
E	174
F	175
G	175
H	175
I	176
K	176
L	176
M	177
N	178
O	178
P	178
R	179
S	180
T	181
U	181
W	181

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Index

system indicator lights 78

AC adaptor light 77

AC power light 40, 41

battery light 41, 42

Web Camera light 95

Licenses 17

lock

computer, using 64

maintaining your battery 84

memory

adding 40

Memory card reader

inserting memory media 97

removing memory media 97

using 96

microphone

using 93

monitor

connecting 61

monitor problems

troubleshooting 134

monitoring battery power 77

mouse properties 70

moving the computer 63

network

accessing 93

connecting your computer 93

networking

wireless 91

online resources

Toshiba 72

optional external devices

adding 46

password

deleting a supervisor 104

deleting a user 106

instant password 102

power-on password 102

setting 102

setting a supervisor 102

setting a user 104

supervisor password 102

user password 102

utility 102

PC Health Monitor 115

port

HDMI 60

HDMI Out 60

RGB 60

Power

icon 44, 45

power

connecting cable to AC

adaptor 41

cord/cable 41

cord/cable connectors 167

energy-saving features 73

power down

shut down 44

power light 78

power management 75

optimum performance 75

power plans

selecting power plan options

power saving options 80

precautions

safety 37

printer

troubleshooting 143

problem solving

contacting Toshiba 158

Startup options 124

projector

connecting 61

real-time clock (RTC)

battery 75