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Toshiba R840-S8415 User Manual (248 pages)
R840-Landis User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.28 MB
Table of Contents
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
23
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
24
Regulatory Statements
25
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
26
Table of Contents
29
Introduction
37
This Guide
39
Safety Icons
40
Other Icons Used
40
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
41
Other Documentation
41
Service Options
41
Chapter 1: Getting Started
42
Selecting a Place to Work
42
Setting up a Work Environment
42
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
43
Precautions
43
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
45
Setting up Your Computer
45
Connecting to a Power Source
46
Charging the Main Battery
48
Using the Computer for the First Time
49
Opening the Display Panel
49
Turning on the Power
50
Setting up Your Software
50
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
51
Adding Optional External Devices
51
Adding Memory (Optional)
52
Installing a Memory Module
52
Removing a Memory Module
58
Checking Total Memory
61
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
61
Recovering to Out-Of-Box State (Recommended Recovery Method)
63
Recovering Without Changing the Internal Storage Drive Partitions
65
Recovering to a Custom Size Partition
68
Creating Recovery Dvds/Media
70
Restoring from Recovery Dvds/Media
73
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive
75
Checking the Internal Storage Drive Operating Status
76
Installing Drivers and Applications
77
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
77
Using the Touch Pad
78
Adjusting Touch Pad Settings
82
Scrolling with the Touch Pad
82
Control Buttons
82
Disabling or Enabling the Touch Pad
83
Using External Display Devices
83
Selecting Video Cables
84
Connecting an HDMI™-Compatible Television or Display Device
84
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
84
Connecting an External Monitor Via the Displayport
84
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
85
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
86
Using an External Keyboard
86
Using a Mouse
86
Connecting a Printer
86
Setting up a Printer
87
Turning off the Computer
88
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
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
102
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
102
Function Keys
102
Special Windows ® Keys
103
Overlay Keys
103
Starting a Program
104
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
105
Starting a Program from Windows
105
Explorer
105
Starting a Program Using the Search Programs and Files Field
106
Saving Your Work
107
Printing Your Work
108
Backing up Your Work
109
Restoring Your Work
110
Using the Optical Disc Drive
110
Optical Disc Drive Components
111
Inserting an Optical Disc
112
Playing an Audio CD
114
Playing Optical Media
114
Recording Optical Media
114
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
115
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
115
Caring for Optical Discs
116
Toshiba's Online Resources
116
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
117
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
117
Running the Computer on Battery Power
118
Battery Notice
118
Power Management
120
Using Additional Batteries
120
Charging Batteries
120
Charging the Main Battery
121
Charging the RTC Battery
121
Monitoring Main Battery Power
122
Determining Remaining Battery Power
124
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
124
Setting Battery Notifications
125
Conserving Battery Power
125
Power Plans
126
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
127
Using the TOSHIBA Eco Power Plan
128
Changing the Main Battery
129
Removing the Battery from the Computer
129
Inserting a Charged Battery
130
Taking Care of Your Battery
131
Safety Precautions
131
Maintaining Your Battery
132
Disposing of Used Batteries
133
Traveling Tips
134
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
135
Exploring the Desktop
135
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
136
Setting up for Communications
138
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
139
Exploring Audio Features
140
Recording Sounds
140
Using External Speakers or Headphones
140
Using the Web Camera
141
Using an Expresscard
142
Inserting an Expresscard
142
Removing an Expresscard
142
Using the Memory Card Reader
143
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
Cursor Control Overlay
222
Numeric Overlay
222
Keyboard Hot Key Functions
223
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
224
Glossary
225
Index
240
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