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Contents 23 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

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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Contents

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