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242 Index configuring 92 configuring options 93 hot key 217 powering down 93 Shut down 93 starting again from 95 using 92 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 220 display brightness 219 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 222 Lock (Instant security) 214 optical disk drive 212 Output (Display switch) 218 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 using to set a power plan 126 volume mute 213 zoom 222 zoom in 222 zoom out 222 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions 212 I icon desktop 135 moving to desktop 135 recycle bin 135 safety 39 inserting ExpressCard® 141 installation memory module 51 installing a charged battery 129 battery 128 memory modules 51 mouse 85 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 41 internal storage drive recovery 60 K keyboard Alt keys 102 character keys 102 Ctrl keys 102 Fn key 102 function keys 102 hot keys 222 special Windows® keys 103 troubleshooting 190 using 101 keyboard, external 85 keys Ctrl Fn Alt 102 function keys 102 L LEDs system indicator lights 122 AC adaptor light 121 AC power light 45, 47 battery light 47 ON/OFF light 49, 92, 95, 98 Web Camera light 140 Licenses 28 lock computer, using 99 M maintaining your battery 131 manual eject hole optical disc drive 110 memory adding (optional) 51 check total memory 60 removing memory module slot cover 53 Memory card reader

Section	Page
Tecra® R850 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 without changing the internal storage drive partitions	64
Recovering to a custom size partition	67
Creating recovery DVDs/media	69
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	72
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	74
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	75
Installing drivers and applications	76
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	76
Using the touch pad	77
Adjusting touch pad settings	81
Scrolling with the touch pad	81
Control buttons	82
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	82
Using external display devices	82
Selecting video cables	83
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	83
Connecting an external monitor or projector	83
Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™	84
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	84
Adjusting the quality of the external display	85
Using an external keyboard	85
Using a mouse	85
Connecting a printer	86
Setting up a printer	87
Turning off the computer	87
Options for turning off the computer	88
Using the Shut down command	90
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	92
Using and configuring Sleep mode	95
Closing the display panel	98
Customizing your computer’s settings	98
Caring for your computer	98
Cleaning the computer	98
Moving the computer	99
Using a computer lock	99
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	100
Computing tips	100
Using the keyboard	101
Character keys	102
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	102
Function keys	102
Special Windows® keys	103
Starting a program	103
Starting a program from the Start menu	104
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	104
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	105
Saving your work	106
Printing your work	107
Backing up your work	108
Restoring your work	109
Using the optical disc drive	109
Optical disc drive components	110
Inserting an optical disc	111
Playing an audio CD	113
Playing optical media	113
Recording optical media	113
Removing a disc with the computer on	114
Removing a disc with the computer off	114
Caring for optical discs	115
Toshiba’s online resources	115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	116
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	116
Running the computer on battery power	117
Battery Notice	117
Power management	118
Using additional batteries	119
Charging batteries	119
Charging the main battery	119
Charging the RTC battery	120
Monitoring main battery power	121
Determining remaining battery power	122
What to do when the main battery runs low	123
Setting battery notifications	123
Conserving battery power	124
Power Plans	125
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	126
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	127
Changing the main battery	128
Removing the battery from the computer	128
Inserting a charged battery	129
Taking care of your battery	130
Safety precautions	130
Maintaining your battery	131
Disposing of used batteries	132
Traveling tips	133
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	134
Exploring the desktop	134
Finding your way around the desktop	135
Setting up for communications	137
Connecting your computer to a network	138
Exploring audio features	139
Recording sounds	139
Using external speakers or headphones	140
Using the Web Camera	140
Using an ExpressCard®	141
Inserting an ExpressCard®	141
Removing an ExpressCard®	142
Using the Memory card reader	142
Inserting memory media	143
Removing memory media	144
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	145
Using the expansion 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 Security Assist	158
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	160
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	161
Mouse Utility	162
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	163
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	165
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	165
USB Sleep and Charge	165
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	167
Power supply mode settings	167
TOSHIBA Button Support	168
TOSHIBA Accessibility	169
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	170
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	171
Fingerprint utility limitations	171
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	171
Fingerprint Logon	172
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	172
Fingerprint reader limitations	174
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	175
TOSHIBA Service Station	176
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	176
ConfigFree®	177
Getting Started	177
ConfigFree® Utilities	178
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	181
Problems that are easy to fix	181
Problems when you turn on the computer	182
The Windows® operating system is not working	184
Using Startup options to fix problems	185
Internet problems	186
The Windows® operating system can help you	186
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	187
Checking device properties	187
Memory problems	188
Power and the batteries	188
Keyboard problems	190
Display problems	190
Disk or storage drive problems	192
Error-checking	192
Optical disc drive problems	193
Sound system problems	194
ExpressCard® problems	195
ExpressCard® checklist	195
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	195
Printer problems	197
Wireless networking problems	198
DVD operating problems	200
Develop good computing habits	201
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	202
If you need further assistance	206
Before you contact Toshiba	206
Contacting Toshiba	207
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	208
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	208
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	210
Hot Key Cards	210
Using the Hot Key Cards	211
Hot key functions	212
Optical disk drive	212
Volume Mute	213
Lock (Instant security)	214
Power plan	215
Sleep mode	216
Hibernation mode	217
Output (Display switch)	218
Display brightness	219
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	220
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	221
Keyboard hot key functions	222
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	223
Glossary	224

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Index

configuring

configuring options

hot key

217

powering down

Shut down

starting again from

using

hot key

disabling or enabling wireless

devices

220

display brightness

219

Hibernation mode

217

keyboard overlays

222

Lock (Instant security)

214

optical disk drive

212

Output (Display switch)

218

power plan

215

Sleep mode

216

using to set a power plan

126

volume mute

213

zoom

222

zoom in

222

zoom out

222

Hot Key Cards

210

Hot key functions

212

icon

desktop

135

moving to desktop

135

recycle bin

135

safety

inserting

ExpressCard®

141

installation

memory module

installing

a charged battery

129

battery

128

memory modules

mouse

Instruction Manual for Safety and

Comfort

internal storage drive

recovery

keyboard

Alt keys

102

character keys

102

Ctrl keys

102

Fn key

102

function keys

102

hot keys

222

special Windows® keys

103

troubleshooting

190

using

101

keyboard, external

keys

Ctrl Fn Alt

102

function keys

102

LEDs

system indicator lights

122

AC adaptor light

121

AC power light

battery light

ON/OFF light

Web Camera light

140

Licenses

lock

computer, using

maintaining your battery

131

manual eject hole

optical disc drive

110

memory

adding (optional)

check total memory

removing memory module slot

cover

Memory card reader