Toshiba R930 (PT331C-009003) Manual

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Pages: 205 | Size: 3.37 MB

Table of Contents

  • Table of Contents
  • Preface
    • Conventions
      • Abbreviations
      • Icons
      • Keys
      • Key operation
      • Messages
      • Terminology
      • Short Name
  • General Precautions
    • Provide adequate ventilation
    • Creating a computer-friendly environment
    • Stress injury
    • Heat injury
    • Pressure or impact damage
    • ExpressCard overheating
    • Mobile phones
    • Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
  • Chapter 1 Getting Started
    • Equipment checklist
      • Hardware
      • Documentation
      • Software
    • Getting Started
      • Connecting the AC adaptor
      • Opening the display
      • Turning on the power
      • Starting up for the first time
      • Turning off the power
      • Restarting the computer
  • Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
    • The Grand Tour for R950
      • Front with the display closed (R950)
      • Left side (R950)
      • Right side (R950)
      • Back (R950)
      • Underside (R950)
      • Front with the display open (R950)
    • The Grand Tour for R940
      • Front with the display closed (R940)
      • Left side (R940)
      • Right side (R940)
      • Back (R940)
      • Underside (R940)
      • Front with the display open (R940)
    • The Grand Tour for R930
      • Front with the display closed (R930)
      • Left side (R930)
      • Right side (R930)
      • Back (R930)
      • Underside (R930)
      • Front with the display open (R930)
    • Internal Hardware Components
      • Intel® Display Power Saving Technology (R950 & R940)
      • Intel® Display Power Saving Technology (R930)
      • AMD® Vari-Bright™
      • Intel Rapid Start Technology
  • Chapter 3 Operating Basics
    • TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
      • Using the Touch Pad
      • Using the AccuPoint
    • The Keyboard
      • Keyboard indicators
      • Function keys: F1 … F12
      • Soft keys: FN key combinations
      • Hot key functions
      • Windows special keys
      • Keypad overlay
      • Generating ASCII characters
    • Using the Fingerprint Sensor
      • How to Swipe your Finger
      • Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor
      • Points to note about Fingerprint Utility
      • Setup Fingerprint Registration
      • Delete the Fingerprint Data
      • Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication
      • Fingerprint Pre-Boot Authentication and Single Sign-on feature
    • Optical disc drives
      • Formats
      • Using optical disc drives
      • Writable discs
      • Writing discs
      • Before writing or rewriting
    • TOSHIBA Disc Creator
      • Data Verification
      • How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator
    • Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA
      • How to make a DVD-Video or a Blu-ray Disc™ Movie
      • How to learn more about Corel Digital Studio
      • Important information for use
    • TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER
      • Notes on use
      • Display Devices & Audio
      • Starting TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER
      • Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER
      • Open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Manual
    • TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player
      • Notes on Use
      • Starting TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player
      • Operating TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player
      • Open TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player Manual
    • Wireless communications
      • Wireless LAN
      • Bluetooth wireless technology
    • LAN
      • LAN cable types
      • Connecting the LAN cable
    • Optional devices
      • Cards/memory
      • Peripheral devices
      • Other
    • ExpressCard
      • Inserting an ExpressCard
      • Removing an ExpressCard
    • Smart Card
      • Inserting a Smart Card
      • Removing a Smart Card
    • Memory media
      • Memory media
      • Media care
      • Inserting a memory media
      • Removing a memory media
    • Additional memory module
      • Installing a memory module
      • Removing a memory module
    • External monitor
      • Connecting the monitor cable
    • HDMI device
      • Connecting the HDMI out port
      • Settings for display video on HDMI
      • Select HD Format
    • DisplayPort
      • Connecting the DisplayPort
    • eSATA (External Serial ATA) device
      • Connecting the eSATA device
      • Disconnecting an eSATA device
    • TOSHIBA Hi-Speed Port Replicator II
      • TOSHIBA Docking Station Utility
    • Security lock
      • Connecting the security lock
    • Optional TOSHIBA Accessories
    • Sound System
      • Volume Mixer
      • Microphone Level
      • Audio Enhancements
      • SRS
      • Realtek HD Audio Manager
    • Video mode
    • Computer Handling
      • Cleaning the computer
      • Moving the computer
    • Heat dispersal
  • Chapter 4 Utilities & Advanced Usage
    • Utilities and Applications
    • Special features
    • Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
      • Sleep and Charge
      • Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
      • Enabling Sleep and Charge
      • Power supply mode settings
      • Battery Settings
    • Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition
      • Disclaimer
      • How to register the Face Recognition Data
      • How to Delete the Face Recognition Data
      • How to launch the help file
      • Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition
    • TOSHIBA Password Utility
      • User Password
      • Supervisor Password
      • Starting the computer by password
    • HW Setup
      • Accessing HW Setup
      • HW Setup window
    • TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
      • Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
      • If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed.
    • Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
      • Taskbar icon
    • TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties
      • HDD Protection
      • Detection Level
      • 3D Viewer
      • Details
    • System Recovery
      • System Recovery Options
      • Creating Recovery Media
      • Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media
      • Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive
    • Triple/Quad Multi Monitor
      • Triple Multi Monitor
      • Quad Multi Monitor
  • Chapter 5 Power and Power-Up Modes
    • Power conditions
    • Monitoring of power condition
      • Battery indicator
      • DC IN indicator
      • Power indicator
    • Battery
      • Battery types
      • Care and use of the battery pack
      • Charging the batteries
      • Monitoring battery capacity
      • Maximizing battery operating time
      • Batteries exhausted time
      • Extending battery life
      • Replacing the battery pack
    • Power-up modes
      • Windows utilities
      • Hot keys
    • Panel power on/off
    • System automatic Sleep/Hibernation
  • Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
    • Problem solving process
      • Preliminary checklist
      • Analyzing the problem
      • If something goes wrong
    • Hardware and system checklist
      • Power
      • Keyboard
      • Internal display panel
      • Hard disk drive
      • Optical Disc Drive
      • Memory Media Card
      • Smart Card
      • Dual Pointing device
      • Fingerprint Sensor
      • USB device
      • eSATA device
      • Additional memory module
      • Sound system
      • External monitor
      • LAN
      • Wireless LAN
      • Bluetooth
    • TOSHIBA support
      • Before you call
      • TOSHIBA technical support
  • Appendix A Specifications
    • Physical Dimensions
    • Environmental Requirements
    • Power Requirements
    • External RGB monitor port pin assignment
  • Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors
    • Certification agencies
  • Appendix C Legal Footnotes
    • Non-applicable Icons
    • CPU
      • 64-Bit Computing
    • Memory (Main System)
    • Battery Life
    • Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity
    • LCD
    • Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
    • Wireless LAN
    • Copy Protection
  • Appendix D Information for Wireless Devices
    • Wireless LAN Interoperability
    • Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
    • CAUTION about Wireless Devices
    • Wireless Devices and your health
    • Radio Regulatory Information
      • Europe
      • Canada - Industry Canada (IC)
      • USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
      • Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
      • Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
      • Using this equipment in Japan
    • Device Authorization
    • Radio approvals for wireless devices
      • Approved Countries/Regions for Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200, Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 6205 a/b/g/n (a/b/g), Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230, Atheros AR938x Wireless Network Adapter a/b/g/n (a/b/g), Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 a/b/g/n (a/b/g), Atheros AR9485WB-EG Wireless Network Adapter
      • Approved Countries/Regions for Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6250, Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150
  • Index
  • Glossary
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Table of Contents

  • Portégé® R930 Series User’s Guide
  • Contents
  • Introduction
    • This guide
    • Safety icons
      • Other icons used
      • Your computer’s features and specifications
    • Other documentation
    • Service options
  • Chapter 1: Getting Started
    • Selecting a place to work
      • Setting up a work environment
      • Keeping yourself comfortable
      • Computer user comfort recommendations
      • Good Working Posture
      • Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor
      • Typing style
      • Taking breaks and varying tasks
      • Mobile computing tips
      • Transporting the notebook
      • Seeking additional help
      • Check list
      • Precautions
      • Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
    • Setting up your computer
    • Connecting to a power source
    • Charging the main battery
    • Using the computer for the first time
      • Setting up your software
    • Registering your computer with Toshiba
    • Adding optional external devices
    • Adding memory (optional)
      • Installing a memory module
      • Removing a memory module
      • Checking total memory
    • Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
      • Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)
      • Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions
      • Recovering to a custom size partition
      • Creating recovery media
      • Restoring from recovery media
    • Erasing the Internal Storage Drive
    • Checking the internal storage drive operating status
      • Installing drivers and applications
      • Using the touch pad
      • Adjusting touch pad settings
      • Disabling or enabling the touch pad
      • Scrolling with the touch pad
      • Control buttons
    • Connecting an external device
    • Using external display devices
      • Selecting video cables
      • Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device
      • Connecting an external monitor or projector
      • Adjusting the quality of the external display
    • Customizing your computer’s settings
    • Caring for your computer
      • Cleaning the computer
      • Moving the computer
      • Using a computer lock
  • Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
    • Computing tips
    • Using the keyboard
      • Character keys
      • Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
      • Function keys
      • Special Windows® keys
    • Starting a program
      • Starting a program using the Search programs and files field
      • Starting a program from the Start menu
    • Saving your work
    • Backing up your work
      • Restoring your work
    • Using the optical disc drive
      • Optical disc drive components
      • Inserting an optical disc
      • Playing optical media
      • Recording optical media
      • Removing a disc with the computer on
      • Removing a disc with the computer off
    • Toshiba’s online resources
  • Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
    • Toshiba’s energy-saver design
    • Running the computer on battery power
      • Battery Notice
      • Power management
      • Using additional batteries
      • Charging the main battery
      • Charging the RTC battery
    • Monitoring main battery power
      • Determining remaining battery power
      • What to do when the main battery runs low
      • Setting battery notifications
      • Conserving battery power
      • Power Plans
      • Using a hot key to set the Power Plan
    • Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan
    • Changing the main battery
      • Removing the battery from the computer
      • Inserting a charged battery
    • Taking care of your battery
      • Safety precautions
      • Maintaining your battery
    • Disposing of used batteries
    • Traveling tips
  • Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
    • Exploring the desktop
      • Finding your way around the desktop
    • Setting up for communications
      • Connecting your computer to a network
    • Exploring audio features
      • Recording sounds
      • Using external speakers or headphones
    • Using the Web Camera
    • Using an ExpressCard®
      • Inserting an ExpressCard®
      • Removing an ExpressCard®
    • Using the Memory card reader
      • Inserting memory media
      • Removing memory media
    • Using the eSATA/USB combo port
    • Using the expansion port
  • Chapter 5: Utilities
    • TOSHIBA Assist
      • Connect
      • Secure
      • Protect & Fix
      • Optimize
    • TOSHIBA Application Installer
    • Setting passwords
      • Using an instant password
      • Using a supervisor password
      • Using a user password
    • TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
    • TOSHIBA Security Assist
    • TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
    • TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
    • Mouse Utility
    • TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
    • TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
      • Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
      • USB Sleep and Charge
      • Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge
      • Power supply mode settings
    • TOSHIBA Button Support
    • TOSHIBA Accessibility
    • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
    • Fingerprint Authentication Utility
      • Fingerprint utility limitations
      • Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
      • Fingerprint Logon
      • Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
      • Fingerprint reader limitations
    • TOSHIBA eco Utility™
    • TOSHIBA Service Station
    • TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
    • ConfigFree®
      • Getting Started
      • ConfigFree® Utilities
  • Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
    • Problems that are easy to fix
    • Problems when you turn on the computer
    • The Windows® operating system is not working
      • Using Startup options to fix problems
      • Internet problems
      • The Windows® operating system can help you
    • Fixing a problem with Device Manager
      • Checking device properties
    • Memory problems
    • Power and the batteries
    • Keyboard problems
    • Display problems
    • Disk or storage drive problems
      • Error-checking
    • Optical disc drive problems
    • Sound system problems
    • ExpressCard® problems
      • ExpressCard® checklist
      • Resolving ExpressCard® problems
    • Printer problems
    • Wireless networking problems
    • DVD operating problems
    • Develop good computing habits
      • Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    • If you need further assistance
      • Contacting Toshiba
    • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
    • Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  • Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
    • Hot Key Cards
      • Using the Hot Key Cards
    • Hot key functions
      • Volume Mute
      • Lock (Instant security)
      • Power plan
      • Sleep mode
      • Hibernation mode
      • Output (Display switch)
      • Display brightness
      • Disabling or enabling wireless devices
      • Disabling or enabling the touch pad
      • Keyboard hot key functions
  • Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
  • Glossary
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • W
  • Index