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210 Index TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 133 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 132 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 147 TOSHIBA Security Assist 130 TOSHIBA Service Station 146 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 137 TouchPad™ control buttons 73 primary button 73 secondary button 73 traveling tips 105 troubleshooting 157 AC power light is blinking 150 battery light is blinking 151 bookmarked site not found 153 checking device properties 154 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 163 computer will not start 149 corrupted/damaged data files 160 data/entire system backup 170 Device Manager 154 Disk Defragmenter 160 display error message 158 display problems screen is blank 157 DVD player 167 eject button 161 error message, warning resume failure 150 Error-checking 159 eSATA 173 ExpressCard® 162 ExpressCard® checklist 162 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 162 ExpressCard®, error occurs 164 ExpressCard®, hot swapping fails 163 ExpressCard®, not recognized 164 external display problems 158 external keyboard 157 external monitor 158 good computing habits 168 hard disk drive is slow 160 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 153 high-pitched noise 162 installing hardware/software 171 keyboard 157 keyboard will not respond 149 memory problems 155 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 159 on-screen eject button 161 optical disc drive 160 power and batteries 155 printer 164 restore points 169 screen does not look correct/ flickers 158 slow Internet connection 153 sound system 161 trouble running discs 161 trouble running programs 160 URL address not found 153 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 172 USB Wakeup function does not work 173 Windows® operating system not working 151 wireless networking 165 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 172 USB Wakeup function does not work 173 user password, deleting 128

Section	Page
Satellite® R940 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
Other 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 recommendation	32
Good Working Posture	32
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	33
Typing style	34
Taking breaks and varying tasks	34
Mobile computing tips	35
Transporting the notebook	35
Seeking additional help	35
Check list	36
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
Setting up your software	42
Registering your computer with Toshiba	42
Adding optional external devices	43
Adding memory (optional)	43
Installing a memory module	43
Removing a memory module	50
Checking total memory	53
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	53
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	55
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	57
Recovering to a custom size partition	60
Creating recovery media	62
Restoring from recovery media	65
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	67
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	68
Installing drivers and applications	68
Adjusting touch pad settings	72
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	73
Scrolling with the touch pad	73
Control buttons	73
Connecting an external device	74
Using external display devices	74
Selecting video cables	75
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	75
Connecting an external monitor or projector	75
Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™	75
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	76
Adjusting the quality of the external display	77
Customizing your computer’s settings	77
Caring for your computer	77
Cleaning the computer	78
Moving the computer	78
Using a computer lock	78
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	80
Computing tips	80
Using the keyboard	81
Character keys	82
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	82
Function keys	82
Special Windows® keys	82
Starting a program	83
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	83
Starting a program from the Start menu	84
Saving your work	84
Backing up your work	84
Restoring your work	85
Using the optical disc drive	85
Optical disc drive components	86
Inserting an optical disc	87
Playing optical media	88
Recording optical media	88
Removing a disc with the computer on	89
Removing a disc with the computer off	89
Toshiba’s online resources	89
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	90
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	90
Running the computer on battery power	90
Battery Notice	90
Power management	91
Using additional batteries	92
Charging the main battery	92
Charging the RTC battery	93
Monitoring main battery power	94
Determining remaining battery power	95
What to do when the main battery runs low	96
Setting battery notifications	96
Conserving battery power	97
Power Plans	98
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	99
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	99
Changing the main battery	100
Removing the battery from the computer	101
Inserting a charged battery	102
Taking care of your battery	103
Safety precautions	103
Maintaining your battery	104
Disposing of used batteries	104
Traveling tips	105
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	107
Exploring the desktop	107
Finding your way around the desktop	108
Setting up for communications	110
Connecting your computer to a network	111
Exploring audio features	111
Recording sounds	111
Using external speakers or headphones	112
Using the Web Camera	112
Using an ExpressCard®	113
Inserting an ExpressCard®	113
Removing an ExpressCard®	114
Using the Memory card reader	114
Inserting memory media	115
Removing memory media	116
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	117
Chapter 5: Utilities	118
TOSHIBA Assist	119
Connect	120
Secure	121
Protect & Fix	122
Optimize	123
TOSHIBA Application Installer	124
Setting passwords	125
Using an instant password	125
Using a supervisor password	126
Using a user password	127
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	129
TOSHIBA Security Assist	130
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	132
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	133
Mouse Utility	134
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	135
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	137
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	137
USB Sleep and Charge	137
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	139
Power supply mode settings	139
TOSHIBA Button Support	140
TOSHIBA Accessibility	141
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	142
Fingerprint utility limitations	142
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	142
Fingerprint Logon	143
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	143
Fingerprint reader limitations	145
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	146
TOSHIBA Service Station	146
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	147
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	148
Problems that are easy to fix	148
Problems when you turn on the computer	149
The Windows® operating system is not working	151
Using Startup options to fix problems	152
Internet problems	153
The Windows® operating system can help you	153
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	154
Checking device properties	154
Memory problems	155
Power and the batteries	155
Keyboard problems	157
Display problems	157
Disk or storage drive problems	159
Error-checking	159
Optical disc drive problems	160
Sound system problems	161
ExpressCard® problems	162
ExpressCard® checklist	162
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	162
Printer problems	164
Wireless networking problems	165
DVD operating problems	167
Develop good computing habits	168
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	169
If you need further assistance	173
Contacting Toshiba	174
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	174
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	175
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	176
Hot Key Cards	176
Using the Hot Key Cards	177
Hot key functions	178
Volume Mute	178
Lock (Instant security)	179
Power plan	180
Sleep mode	181
Hibernation mode	182
Output (Display switch)	183
Display brightness	184
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	185
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	186
Keyboard hot key functions	187
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	188
Glossary	189
A	191
B	192
C	193
D	194
E	195
F	196
G	196
H	196
I	197
K	197
L	197
M	198
N	199
O	199
P	199
R	200
S	201
T	202
U	202
W	203

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Index

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility

133

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

132

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

147

TOSHIBA Security Assist

130

TOSHIBA Service Station

146

TOSHIBA Sleep Utility

137

TouchPad™

control buttons

primary button

secondary button

traveling tips

105

troubleshooting

157

AC power light is blinking

150

battery light is blinking

151

bookmarked site not found

153

checking device properties

154

computer hangs when

ExpressCard® inserted

163

computer will not start

149

corrupted/damaged data files

160

data/entire system backup

170

Device Manager

154

Disk Defragmenter

160

display error message

158

display problems

screen is blank

157

DVD player

167

eject button

161

error message, warning resume

failure

150

Error-checking

159

eSATA

173

ExpressCard®

162

ExpressCard® checklist

162

ExpressCard® slot appears dead

162

ExpressCard®, error occurs

164

ExpressCard®, hot swapping fails

163

ExpressCard®, not recognized

164

external display problems

158

external keyboard

157

external monitor

158

good computing habits

168

hard disk drive is slow

160

Help and Support, Windows®

operating system

153

high-pitched noise

162

installing hardware/software

171

keyboard

157

keyboard will not respond

149

memory problems

155

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

159

on-screen eject button

161

optical disc drive

160

power and batteries

155

printer

164

restore points

169

screen does not look correct/

flickers

158

slow Internet connection

153

sound system

161

trouble running discs

161

trouble running programs

160

URL address not found

153

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

172

USB Wakeup function

does not work

173

Windows® operating system not

working

151

wireless networking

165

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

172

USB Wakeup function

does not work

173

user password, deleting

128