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214 Index memory module 50 memory module slot cover 46 restore points troubleshooting 174 restoring your work 84 running computer on battery power 90 S safety computer 105 disposing of batteries 104 icons 29 precautions 36 safety precautions battery 103 saving files 84 Search programs and files field starting a program 83 secondary button 69 selecting a place to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 75 setting low battery notifications 96 setting up AC adaptor 39 adding memory (optional) 43 communications 110 computer 38 software Setup Wizard 42 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 78 display output 77 Shut down button 45 computer 45 Sleep mode hot key 186 software Setup Wizard 42 software program starting 82 starting from Start menu 83 solid state drive (SSD) 86 sounds recording 111 speakers using external 112 start button 109 starting a program 82 Search programs and files field 83 Windows® Start menu 83 starting a program from Start 83 Startup menu problem solving 157 supervisor password, deleting 127 supervisor password, set up 126 system indicator lights AC power 39 drive in-use indicator 86 LEDs 41, 94, 95, 112 T taking care of battery 103 taskbar 109 television adjusting display 78 tips for computing 80 Toshiba online resources 89 registering computer Toshiba Web site 43 worldwide offices 180 TOSHIBA Accessibility 141 Toshiba accessories memory 43 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 TOSHIBA Assist 119 Connect tab 120 Optimize tab 123

Section	Page
Tecra® 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 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	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	43
Adding optional external devices	43
Adding memory (optional)	43
Installing a memory module	44
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
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	69
Adjusting touch pad settings	73
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	73
Scrolling with the touch pad	74
Control buttons	74
Connecting an external device	74
Using external display devices	75
Selecting video cables	75
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	75
Connecting an external monitor or projector	76
Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™	76
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	76
Adjusting the quality of the external display	78
Customizing your computer’s settings	78
Caring for your computer	78
Cleaning the computer	78
Moving the computer	78
Using a computer lock	79
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	80
Computing tips	80
Using the keyboard	81
Character keys	81
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	82
Function keys	82
Special Windows® keys	82
Starting a program	82
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	83
Starting a program from the Start menu	83
Saving your work	84
Backing up your work	84
Restoring your work	84
Using the optical disc drive	85
Optical disc drive components	86
Inserting an optical disc	87
Playing optical media	87
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
Using the expansion 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
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	142
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	143
Fingerprint utility limitations	143
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	143
Fingerprint Logon	144
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	144
Fingerprint reader limitations	146
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	147
TOSHIBA Service Station	148
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	148
ConfigFree®	149
Getting Started	149
ConfigFree® Utilities	150
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	153
Problems that are easy to fix	153
Problems when you turn on the computer	154
The Windows® operating system is not working	156
Using Startup options to fix problems	157
Internet problems	158
The Windows® operating system can help you	158
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	159
Checking device properties	159
Memory problems	160
Power and the batteries	160
Keyboard problems	162
Display problems	162
Disk or storage drive problems	164
Error-checking	164
Optical disc drive problems	165
Sound system problems	166
ExpressCard® problems	167
ExpressCard® checklist	167
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	167
Printer problems	169
Wireless networking problems	170
DVD operating problems	172
Develop good computing habits	173
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	174
If you need further assistance	178
Contacting Toshiba	179
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	179
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	180
Appendix: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	181
Hot Key Cards	181
Using the Hot Key Cards	182
Hot key functions	183
Volume Mute	183
Lock (Instant security)	184
Power plan	185
Sleep mode	186
Hibernation mode	187
Output (Display switch)	188
Display brightness	189
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	190
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	191
Keyboard hot key functions	192
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	193
Glossary	194
A	196
B	197
C	198
D	199
E	200
F	201
G	201
H	201
I	202
K	202
L	202
M	203
N	204
O	204
P	204
R	205
S	206
T	207
U	207
W	208

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Index

memory module

memory module slot cover

restore points

troubleshooting

174

restoring your work

running computer on battery power

safety

computer

105

disposing of batteries

104

icons

precautions

safety precautions

battery

103

saving files

Search programs and files field

starting a program

secondary button

selecting

a place to work

power plan options

video cables

setting

low battery notifications

setting up

AC adaptor

adding memory (optional)

communications

110

computer

software

Setup Wizard

work environment

settings

customize computer settings

display output

Shut down

button

computer

Sleep mode

hot key

186

software

Setup Wizard

software program

starting

starting from Start menu

solid state drive (SSD)

sounds

recording

111

speakers

using external

112

start button

109

starting a program

Search programs and files field

Windows® Start menu

starting a program from Start

Startup menu

problem solving

157

supervisor password, deleting

127

supervisor password, set up

126

system indicator lights

AC power

drive in-use indicator

LEDs

112

taking care of battery

103

taskbar

109

television

adjusting display

tips

for computing

Toshiba

online resources

registering computer

Toshiba Web site

worldwide offices

180

TOSHIBA Accessibility

141

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

124

TOSHIBA Assist

119

Connect tab

120

Optimize tab

123