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198 Index enabling/disabling touch pad 173 Hibernation mode 171 keyboard Function keys 175 Lock (Instant security) 171 numeric overlay 174 optical disk drive 174 Output (Display switch) 172 power plan 171 scroll lock 174 Sleep mode 171 speaker volume 175 using to set a power plan 93 volume mute 174 Zoom (Display resolution) 175 zoom in 175 zoom out 175 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 129 TouchPad™ control buttons 67 primary button 67 secondary button 68 traveling tips 101 troubleshooting 151 AC power light is blinking 142 battery light is blinking 143 bookmarked site not found 146 checking device properties 147 computer will not start 141 contacting Toshiba 167 corrupted/damaged data files 155 data/entire system backup 164 Device Manager 147 display error message 152 display problems screen is blank 151 DVD player 161 eject button 155 error message, warning resume failure 141 Error-checking 153 eSATA 167 ExpressCard® 156 ExpressCard® checklist 157 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 157 ExpressCard®, error occurs 158 ExpressCard®, hot swapping fails 157 ExpressCard®, not recognized 158 external display problems 152 external keyboard 150 external monitor 151 good computing habits 162 hard disk drive is slow 154 high-pitched noise 156 installing hardware/software 165 keyboard 150 keyboard will not respond 141 memory problems 148 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 153 on-screen eject button 156 optical disc drive 155 power and batteries 149 printer 158 restore points 163 screen does not look correct/ flickers 151 slow Internet connection 146 sound system 156 trouble running discs 156 trouble running programs 155 URL address not found 146 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 166 USB Wakeup function does not work 167 Windows® operating system not working 143 wireless networking 159 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 135

Section	Page
Tecra® R940/R950 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	17
Introduction	24
This guide	26
Safety icons	27
Other icons used	27
Your computer’s features and specifications	28
Other documentation	28
Service options	28
Chapter 1: Getting Started	29
Selecting a place to work	29
Setting up a work environment	29
Keeping yourself comfortable	30
Computer user comfort recommendations	30
Good Working Posture	30
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	31
Typing style	32
Taking breaks and varying tasks	32
Mobile computing tips	33
Transporting the notebook	33
Seeking additional help	33
Check list	34
Precautions	34
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	36
Setting up your computer	36
Connecting to a power source	37
Charging the main battery	39
Using the computer for the first time	40
Initial setup	40
Setting up your software	40
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
To Shut down your computer	41
To Restart your computer	42
To place your computer in Sleep mode	42
Adding optional external devices	43
Adding memory (optional)	43
Installing a memory module	44
Removing a memory module	50
Checking total memory	52
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	53
Creating recovery media	54
Restoring from recovery media	56
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	57
Reset your PC	60
Installing drivers and applications	62
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	63
Adjusting touch pad settings	66
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	67
Scrolling with the touch pad	67
Control buttons	67
Connecting an external device	68
Using external display devices	68
Selecting video cables	69
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	69
Connecting an external monitor or projector	69
Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™	70
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	70
Adjusting the quality of the external display	71
Customizing your computer’s settings	72
Caring for your computer	72
Cleaning the computer	72
Moving the computer	72
Using a computer lock	73
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	74
Computing tips	74
Using the keyboard	75
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	76
Function keys	76
Special Windows® keys	77
Mouse properties	77
Starting an app	78
Starting an app from the Start screen	78
Saving your work	79
Backing up your work	79
Using the optical disc drive	79
Optical disc drive components	80
Inserting an optical disc	81
Playing optical media	81
Recording optical media	82
Removing a disc with the computer on	83
Removing a disc with the computer off	83
Toshiba’s online resources	83
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	84
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	84
Running the computer on battery power	85
Battery Notice	85
Power management	86
Using additional batteries	86
Charging the main battery	86
Charging the RTC battery	87
Monitoring main battery power	88
Determining remaining battery power	89
What to do when the main battery runs low	90
Setting battery notifications	90
Conserving battery power	91
Power Plans	92
Using a TOSHIBA Function key to set the Power Plan	93
Using the eco power plan	93
Changing the main battery	94
Removing the battery from the computer	95
Inserting a charged battery	97
Taking care of your battery	98
Safety precautions	98
Maintaining your battery	99
Disposing of used batteries	99
Traveling tips	101
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	102
Exploring the Start screen	102
Charms	103
Tiles	104
Exploring the desktop	104
Finding your way around the desktop	104
Windows® Store	106
Setting up for communications	106
Connecting your computer to a network	107
Exploring audio features	107
Recording sounds	108
Using external speakers or headphones	108
Using the Web Camera	109
Using an ExpressCard®	109
Inserting an ExpressCard®	110
Removing an ExpressCard®	110
Using the Memory card reader	111
Inserting memory media	112
Removing memory media	112
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	113
Using the expansion port	113
Chapter 5: Utilities	115
Desktop Assist	116
Media & Entertainment	117
Tools & Utilities	118
Support & Recovery	119
eco Utility®	120
Setting passwords	121
Using a supervisor password	121
Using a user password	123
System Settings	124
Sleep and Charge	126
USB Sleep and Charge	126
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	128
Power supply mode settings	128
HDD Protection Utility	129
Function Key	130
Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool	131
PC Diagnostic Tool	131
PC Health Monitor	132
Recovery Media Creator	133
Service Station	133
TOSHIBA Application Installer	133
TOSHIBA Button Setting	135
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	135
Fingerprint Utility	136
Fingerprint utility limitations	136
Using the Fingerprint Utility	136
Fingerprint Logon	137
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	137
Fingerprint reader limitations	139
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	140
Problems that are easy to fix	140
Problems when you turn on the computer	141
The Windows® operating system is not working	143
Using Startup options to fix problems	144
Internet problems	146
The Windows® operating system can help you	146
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	147
Checking device properties	147
Memory problems	148
Power and the batteries	149
Keyboard problems	150
Display problems	151
Disk or storage drive problems	153
Error-checking	153
Optical disc drive problems	155
Sound system problems	156
ExpressCard® problems	156
ExpressCard® checklist	157
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	157
Printer problems	158
Wireless networking problems	159
DVD operating problems	161
Develop good computing habits	162
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	163
If you need further assistance	167
Contacting Toshiba	168
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	168
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	169
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	170
Functions	170
Lock (Instant security)	171
Power plan	171
Sleep mode	171
Hibernation mode	171
Output (Display switch)	172
Display brightness	173
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	173
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	173
Cursor control overlay	174
Numeric overlay	174
Scroll lock	174
Volume Mute	174
Optical disk drive	174
Keyboard Function keys	175
Zoom (Display resolution)	175
Appendix B : Power Cord/Cable Connectors	176
Glossary	177
A	179
B	180
C	181
D	182
E	183
F	184
G	184
H	184
I	185
K	185
L	185
M	186
N	187
O	187
P	187
R	188
S	189
T	190
U	190
W	191

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Index

enabling/disabling touch pad

173

Hibernation mode

171

keyboard Function keys

175

Lock (Instant security)

171

numeric overlay

174

optical disk drive

174

Output (Display switch)

172

power plan

171

scroll lock

174

Sleep mode

171

speaker volume

175

using to set a power plan

volume mute

174

Zoom (Display resolution)

175

zoom in

175

zoom out

175

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility

129

TouchPad™

control buttons

primary button

secondary button

traveling tips

101

troubleshooting

151

AC power light is blinking

142

battery light is blinking

143

bookmarked site not found

146

checking device properties

147

computer will not start

141

contacting Toshiba

167

corrupted/damaged data files

155

data/entire system backup

164

Device Manager

147

display error message

152

display problems

screen is blank

151

DVD player

161

eject button

155

error message, warning resume

failure

141

Error-checking

153

eSATA

167

ExpressCard®

156

ExpressCard® checklist

157

ExpressCard® slot appears dead

157

ExpressCard®, error occurs

158

ExpressCard®, hot swapping fails

157

ExpressCard®, not recognized

158

external display problems

152

external keyboard

150

external monitor

151

good computing habits

162

hard disk drive is slow

154

high-pitched noise

156

installing hardware/software

165

keyboard

150

keyboard will not respond

141

memory problems

148

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

153

on-screen eject button

156

optical disc drive

155

power and batteries

149

printer

158

restore points

163

screen does not look correct/

flickers

151

slow Internet connection

146

sound system

156

trouble running discs

156

trouble running programs

155

URL address not found

146

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

166

USB Wakeup function

does not work

167

Windows® operating system not

working

143

wireless networking

159

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

135