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166 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the eco button. This button is located on the system control panel near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close.

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® R840 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	29
Introduction	36
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	39
Your computer’s features and specifications	40
Other documentation	40
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Setting up a work environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the main battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Turning on the power	49
Setting up your software	50
Registering your computer with Toshiba	50
Adding optional external devices	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	51
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	60
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	60
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	62
Recovering of factory default software with user’s data	64
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	74
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	76
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	78
Installing drivers and applications	78
Using the touch pad	79
Adjusting touch pad settings	83
Scrolling with the touch pad	83
Control buttons	83
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	84
Using external display devices	84
Selecting video cables	84
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	85
Connecting an external monitor or projector	85
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	85
Adjusting the quality of the external display	86
Using an external keyboard	87
Using a mouse	87
Connecting a printer	87
Setting up a printer	88
Turning off the computer	89
Options for turning off the computer	89
Using the Shut down command	91
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	93
Using and configuring Sleep mode	96
Closing the display panel	99
Customizing your computer’s settings	99
Caring for your computer	99
Cleaning the computer	99
Moving the computer	100
Using a computer lock	100
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	101
Computing tips	101
Using the keyboard	102
Character keys	103
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	103
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	103
Function keys	103
Special Windows® keys	104
Overlay keys	104
Starting a program	105
Starting a program from the Start menu	106
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	106
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	107
Saving your work	108
Printing your work	109
Backing up your work	110
Restoring your work	111
Using the optical disc drive	111
Optical disc drive components	112
Inserting an optical disc	113
Playing an audio CD	115
Playing optical media	115
Recording optical media	115
Removing a disc with the computer on	116
Removing a disc with the computer off	116
Caring for optical discs	117
Toshiba’s online resources	117
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	118
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	118
Running the computer on battery power	119
Battery Notice	119
Power management	121
Using additional batteries	121
Charging batteries	121
Charging the main battery	122
Charging the RTC battery	122
Monitoring main battery power	123
Determining remaining battery power	125
What to do when the main battery runs low	125
Setting battery notifications	126
Conserving battery power	126
Power Plans	127
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	128
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	129
Changing the main battery	130
Removing the battery from the computer	130
Inserting a charged battery	131
Taking care of your battery	132
Safety precautions	132
Maintaining your battery	133
Disposing of used batteries	134
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 the Memory card reader	143
Inserting memory media	143
Removing memory media	144
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	145
Chapter 5: Utilities	146
TOSHIBA Assist	147
Connect	148
Secure	149
Protect & Fix	150
Optimize	151
TOSHIBA Application Installer	152
Setting passwords	153
Using an instant password	153
Using a supervisor password	154
Using a user password	155
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	157
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	158
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	159
Mouse Utility	160
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	161
TOSHBA Sleep Utility	163
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	163
USB Sleep and Charge	163
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	165
Power supply mode settings	165
TOSHIBA Button Support	166
TOSHIBA Accessibility	167
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	168
Fingerprint utility limitations	168
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	168
Fingerprint Logon	169
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	169
Fingerprint reader limitations	171
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	172
TOSHIBA Service Station	173
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	173
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	175
Problems that are easy to fix	175
Problems when you turn on the computer	176
The Windows® operating system is not working	178
Using Startup options to fix problems	179
Internet problems	180
The Windows® operating system can help you	180
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	181
Checking device properties	181
Memory problems	182
Power and the batteries	182
Keyboard problems	184
Display problems	184
Disk or storage drive problems	186
Error-checking	186
Optical disc drive problems	187
Sound system problems	188
Printer problems	189
Wireless networking problems	190
DVD operating problems	191
Develop good computing habits	192
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	193
If you need further assistance	198
Before you contact Toshiba	198
Contacting Toshiba	199
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	200
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	200
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	202
Hot Key Cards	202
Using the Hot Key Cards	203
Hot key functions	204
Optical disk drive	204
Volume Mute	205
Lock (Instant security)	206
Power plan	207
Sleep mode	208
Hibernation mode	209
Output (Display switch)	210
Display brightness	211
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	212
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	213
Cursor control overlay	214
Numeric overlay	214
Keyboard hot key functions	215
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	216
Glossary	217