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Protect & Fix tab 122 Secure tab 121 TOSHIBA Button Support 140 Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 69 TOSHIBA eco power plan 99 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 147 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 129 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 135 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 133 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 132 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 148 TOSHIBA Security Assist 130 TOSHIBA Service Station 148 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 137 TouchPad™ control buttons 74 primary button 74 secondary button 74 traveling tips 105 troubleshooting 162 AC power light is blinking 155 battery light is blinking 156 bookmarked site not found 158 checking device properties 159 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 168 computer will not start 154 contacting Toshiba 178 corrupted/damaged data files 165 data/entire system backup 175 Device Manager 159 Disk Defragmenter 165 display error message 163 display problems screen is blank 162 DVD player 172 eject button 166 error message, warning resume failure 155 Index 215 Error-checking 164 eSATA 178 ExpressCard® 167 ExpressCard® checklist 167 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 167 ExpressCard®, error occurs 169 ExpressCard®, hot swapping fails 168 ExpressCard®, not recognized 169 external display problems 163 external keyboard 162 external monitor 163 good computing habits 173 hard disk drive is slow 165 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 158 high-pitched noise 167 installing hardware/software 176 keyboard 162 keyboard will not respond 154 memory problems 160 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 164 on-screen eject button 166 optical disc drive 165 power and batteries 160 printer 169 restore points 174 screen does not look correct/ flickers 163 slow Internet connection 158 sound system 166 trouble running discs 166 trouble running programs 165 URL address not found 158 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 177 USB Wakeup function does not work 178

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

Protect & Fix tab

122

Secure tab

121

TOSHIBA Button Support

140

Toshiba Dual Pointing Device

TOSHIBA eco power plan

TOSHIBA eco Utility™

147

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

129

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

135

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility

133

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

132

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

148

TOSHIBA Security Assist

130

TOSHIBA Service Station

148

TOSHIBA Sleep Utility

137

TouchPad™

control buttons

primary button

secondary button

traveling tips

105

troubleshooting

162

AC power light is blinking

155

battery light is blinking

156

bookmarked site not found

158

checking device properties

159

computer hangs when

ExpressCard® inserted

168

computer will not start

154

contacting Toshiba

178

corrupted/damaged data files

165

data/entire system backup

175

Device Manager

159

Disk Defragmenter

165

display error message

163

display problems

screen is blank

162

DVD player

172

eject button

166

error message, warning resume

failure

155

Error-checking

164

eSATA

178

ExpressCard®

167

ExpressCard® checklist

167

ExpressCard® slot appears dead

167

ExpressCard®, error occurs

169

ExpressCard®, hot swapping fails

168

ExpressCard®, not recognized

169

external display problems

163

external keyboard

162

external monitor

163

good computing habits

173

hard disk drive is slow

165

Help and Support, Windows®

operating system

158

high-pitched noise

167

installing hardware/software

176

keyboard

162

keyboard will not respond

154

memory problems

160

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

164

on-screen eject button

166

optical disc drive

165

power and batteries

160

printer

169

restore points

174

screen does not look correct/

flickers

163

slow Internet connection

158

sound system

166

trouble running discs

166

trouble running programs

165

URL address not found

158

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

177

USB Wakeup function

does not work

178