Main
Portg Z30 - A Series
Users Guide
For the state of California only.
Model: Portg Z30 - A Series
Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty
Protection of Stored Data
Critical Applications
FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
Wireless Interoperability
Wireless LAN and Your Health
Canada Industry Canada (IC)
Regulatory statements
EU Declaration of Conformity
The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information
Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries
Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries
Taiwan
Using this Equipment in Japan
VCCI Class B Information
2.4FH1
Device Authorization
Copyright
Export Administration Regulation
Notice
Trademarks
Licenses
Computer Recycling Information
Reuse, Donation, Recycling
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction...........................................25
Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................30
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Chapter 3: Learning the Basics ..............................68
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ................................76
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computers Features.... 89
Chapter 6: Utilities................................................ 101
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong...................121
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys ................. 146
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors ....... 152
Introduction
26
This guide
28
Safety icons
Other icons used
Your computers features and specifications
(Sample Illustration) System icons
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
(Sample Illustration) Correct posture
Typing style
Taking breaks and varying tasks
Mobile computing tips
Transporting the notebook
Seeking additional help
Check list
Precautions
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Important information on your computers cooling fan
Setting up your computer
Connecting to a power source
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Charging the main battery
Using the computer for the first time
Initial setup
Setting up your software
Registering your computer with Toshiba
To Shut down your computer
(Sample Image) Shut down
To Restart your computer
(Sample Image) Restart
To place your computer in Sleep mode
(Sample Image) Sleep
Adding optional external devices
Adding memory
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
Creating recovery media
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box
An
Restoring from recovery media
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Refresh your PC (with users data)
(Sample Image) PC settings screen
(Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen
(Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen
Reset your PC
(Sample Image) PC settings screen
(Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
(Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive? screen
(Sample Image) Ready to reset your PC screen
Installing drivers and applications
(Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications
Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
(Sample Illustration) TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device buttons
Using the touch pad
(Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons
pointer
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Adjusting touch pad settings
Disabling or enabling the touch pad
Connecting an external device
Using external display devices
(Sample Illustration) Video ports on left side of computer
Selecting video cables
Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device
Connecting an external monitor or projector
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
(Sample Image) Display options window
Adjusting the quality of the external display
Customizing your computers settings
Caring for your computer
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Chapter 2
Learning the Basics
Computing tips
Using the keyboard
(Sample Illustration) Keyboard
Function keys
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows
(Sample Illustration) Function keys
Special Windows keys
Overlay keys
(Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay
Using the overlay to type numeric data
Using the overlay for cursor control
Backlit keyboard
Touch screen
Touch screen navigation
Mouse properties
Starting an app
Starting an app from the Start screen
(Sample Image) Searching for apps
Saving your work
Backing up your work
Toshibas online resources
Chapter 3
Mobile Computing
Toshibas energy-saver design
Running the computer on battery power
Battery Notice
Power management
Charging batteries
Charging the main battery
Charging the RTC battery
Monitoring battery power
(Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations
Determining remaining battery power
What to do when the main battery runs low
Setting battery notifications
(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen
Conserving battery power
Power Plans
Power Options window
Using the eco power plan
Changing the main battery
Taking care of your battery
Safety precautions
Maintaining your battery
Disposing of your computer
Traveling tips
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Chapter 4
Exploring Your Computers Features
Exploring the Start screen
Start screen
Charms
Tiles
Exploring the desktop
Finding your way around the desktop
Desktop screen
Icons
Taskbar
Notification area
Notifications
Windows Store
Setting up for communications
Connect to the Internet
Connecting your computer to a network
Accessing a network
Exploring audio features
Recording sounds
Using a microphone
(Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen
Using external speakers or headphones
Using the Web Camera
Using the Smart Card Reader
(Sample Illustration) Smart Card Reader on left side of computer
Using the Memory card reader
Inserting memory media
(Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media
Removing memory media
(Sample Illustration) Removing memory media
Using the expansion port
Chapter 5
Utilities
eco Utility
(Sample Image) eco Utility
window
Password Utility
Using a supervisor password
Setting a supervisor password
(Sample Image) Supervisor Password tab
Deleting a supervisor password
Using a user password
Setting a user password
(Sample Image) User Password tab
Deleting a user password
System Settings
(Sample Image) System Settings screen General tab options
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Sleep Utilities
USB Sleep and Charge
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Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge
Power supply mode settings
(Sample Image) Sleep and Charge screen
Function Key
(Sample Image) Function Key
Recovery Media Creator
Service Station
TOSHIBA Application Installer
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
Fingerprint utility limitations
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
Fingerprint Logon
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
(Sample Illustration) Aligning the finger on the reader
Fingerprint reader limitations
Chapter 6
If Something Goes Wrong
Problems that are easy to fix
Problems when you turn on the computer
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The Windows operating system is not working
Using Startup options to fix problems
Refresh your computer
Reset your computer
Advanced options
Internet problems
The Windows operating system can help you
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Checking device properties
Power and the batteries
Keyboard problems
Display problems
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Disk or storage drive problems
Error-checking
Sound system problems
Printer problems
Wireless networking problems
Develop good computing habits
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system
Saving system configuration with restore points
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Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system
General tips for installing hardware and software
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If you need further assistance
Contacting Toshiba Toshibas Technical Support Web site
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Toshibas worldwide offices
Appendix A
TOSHIBA Function Keys
Functions
Lock (Instant security)
Power plan
Sleep mode Hibernation mode
148
Output (Display switch)
(Sample Image) Display mode options window
Display brightness
Disabling or enabling wireless devices
Disabling or enabling the Dual Point
150
Keyboard Function keys
Zoom (Display resolution)
Appendix B
Power Cord/Cable Connectors
Glossary
Acronyms
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Terms
A
Direct Current (DC)
program
B
BIOS
bus speed, frontside bus
system disk
reboot
C
CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache
double-click
CD-ROM
CD. Compare DVD-ROM
D
folder
Alternating Current (AC)
enable
disk
E
disable
file extension
device
file name
F
bus
G
H
Sleep, Suspend
HDMI
software
I
non-interlaced
cache, CPU cache, L1 cache
World Wide Web
device
M
MIDI
system prompt
RAM, ROM
N
O
P
operating system, application, utility
Volatile
boot, restart
R
boot
BIOS, memory
RAM
hard disk
S
T
active-matrix display
World Wide Web
W
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
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