Toshiba PSBY1U06R01W, PT320U0F204W, PT320U0FR04W, PT320U0K204W, PT321U, PT321U00S001, PT321U03E019, PT321U05F025, PT321U060001, PT321U06C001, PT321U06Q025, PT321U080001, PT321U08X001, PT321U0C3001, PT321U0E805K, PT321U0H405L, PT321U0JN05L, PT321U0K505L, PT321U0LD05Y, PT321U0LK05K, PT321U0LP05L, PT321U0M005L, PT321U0M5058, PT321U0MH05L, PT321U0RF05L, PT321U0RF05P, PT321U0RQ059, PT321U0W905K, PT324U 02200R, R830, R835, R835-P81 - page 240

240 Index

display brightness 216

Hibernation mode 214

keyboard overlays 220

Lock (Instant security) 211

optical disk drive 209

Output (Display switch) 215

power plan 212

Sleep mode 213

using to set a power plan 127

volume mute 210

zoom 220

zoom in 220

zoom out 220

Hot Key Cards 207

Hot key functions 209

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icon

desktop 137

moving to desktop 137

recycle bin 137

safety 43

inserting

ExpressCard® 143

installation

memory module 55

installing

a charged battery 131

battery 129

memory modules 54

mouse 86

Instruction Manual for Safety and

Comfort 45

internal storage drive

recovery 63

K

keyboard

Alt keys 102

character keys 102

Ctrl keys 102

emulate a full-size 102

Fn key 102

function keys 102

hot keys 220

overlay keys 103

special Windows® keys 103

standard full-size 102

troubleshooting 187

using 101

keyboard, external 86

keys

Ctrl Fn Alt 102

function keys 102

overlay for cursor control 104

overlay keys 103

overlay to type numeric data 104

L

LEDs

system indicator lights 123

AC adapt or ligh t 122

AC power light 49, 50

battery light 51

ON/OFF light 53, 92, 95,

98

Web Camera light 142

Licenses 32

lock

computer, using 99

M

maintaining your battery 133

manual eject hole

optical disc drive 111

memory

adding (optional) 54

check total memory 63

removing memory module slot

cover 57

Memory card reader

inserting memory media 144

removing memory media 145

using 144

memory module

installation 55

Contents

Main Model: Portg R830 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Telephone Company Procedures If Problems Arise Disconnection Fax Branding Alarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada (IC) EU Declaration of Conformity The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement Taiw an Using this Equipment in Japan 2.4FH1 Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Page Approved Countries/Regions for the Wireless WAN (3G) module PA3759U-1MCM This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/ regions in the following table. Wireless WAN and Your Health Regulatory Information CE Compliance Canada Industry Canada (IC) Page Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW Series Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros Wireless Wi-Fi Link AR5B95 Series 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 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8192E Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8191SE Page Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8187B Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth wireless technology) Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements European Union (EU) and EFTA Canada Industry Canada (IC) Taiw an Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions Location of the Required Label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Licenses Computer Disposal Information Contents Introduction................................................................................ 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................................... 45 Page Chapter 2: Learning the Basics............................................... 100 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................117 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computers Features...................136 Chapter 5: Utilities.................................................................... 147 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong....................................178 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards .................................207 Introduction Page 42 This guide Safety icons Other icons used 44 Your computers features and specifications Other documentation Service options Chapter 1 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Setting up a work environment Selecting a place to work Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Selecting a place to work Setting up your computer Important information on your computers cooling fan Setting up your computer Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devices Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Page Page Page Page Removing a memory module Page Page Checking total memory Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Des cription Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Page Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Page Page Recovering to a custom size partition Page Creating recovery DVDs/media Page Page Restoring from recovery DVDs/media Page Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status Installing drivers and applications Using the touch pad Page Getting Started To: Do the following: Example: Right-click an item Scroll vertically Scroll horizontally Adjusting touch pad settings Disabling or enabling the touch pad Using external display devices 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 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display Using an external keyboard Using a mouse Connecting a printer Setting up a printer Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Hibernation mode Sleep mode Using the Shut down command Turning off the computer more quickly Page Restarting your computer Using and configuring Hibernation mode Configuring Hibernation mode options Page Starting again from Hibernation mode Using and configuring Sleep mode Configuring Sleep mode options Page Page Customizing your computers settings Starting again from Sleep mode Closing the display panel Customizing your computers settings Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Caring for your computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the keyboard Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Special Windows keys Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Using the overlay for cursor control Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program from Windows Explorer Starting a program using the Search programs and files field Saving your work Saving your work Saving files Printing your work File names Using a file extension Printing your work Backing up your work Backing up your work Restoring your work Using the optical disc drive Optical disc drive components Inserting an optical disc Page Playing an audio CD Playing optical media Recording optical media Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off Toshibas online resources Caring for optical discs Toshibas online resources Chapter 3 Mobile Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Running the computer on battery power Power management Charging batteries Using additional batteries Charging batteries Charging the main battery Charging batteries 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 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Page Inserting a charged battery Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Disposing of used batteries Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Traveling tips Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computers Features Exploring the desktop Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons Exploring the desktop Start button Setting up for communications Taskbar Notification area Setting up for communications Using Wireless LAN connectivity Setting up for communications Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Setting up the connection Exploring audio features Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using a microphone Using external speakers or headphones Using the Web Camera Using the Web Camera Using an ExpressCard Using an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using the Memory card reader Using the Memory card reader Inserting memory media Using the Memory card reader Removing memory media Using the eSATA/USB combo port Using the eSATA/USB combo port Using the expansion port Chapter 5 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist Page Page Page Optimize TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer Setting passwords Using an instant password Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor password Deleting a supervisor password Using a user password Setting a user password Deleting a user password TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Mouse Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIB A Hardwa re Setu p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardwa re Setu p TOSHBA Sleep Utility Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility USB Sleep and Charge Page Enabling USB Sleep and Charge Power supply mode settings TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitations Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Logon Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Page Fingerprint reader limitations TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer The computer will not start. The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens. Problems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the The AC power light is blinking. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on. The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in. My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked. The Windows operating system can help you Fixing a problem with Device Manager Checking device properties Memory problems Memory problems Power and the batteries The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. Power and the batteries The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. Keyboard problems Keyboard problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Display problems The screen is blank. Display problems The screen does not look correct. The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Disk or storage drive problems You are having trouble accessing a drive, or one or more files appear to be missing. Error-checking Optical disc drive problems Your hard disk seems very slow. Optical disc drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. Sound system problems ExpressCard problems The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. ExpressCard problems ExpressCard checklist Resolving ExpressCard problems The slot appears to be dead. ExpressCards that used to work no longer work. ExpressCard problems The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an ExpressCard. Printer problems The system does not recognize your ExpressCard. An ExpressCard error occurs. Printer problems The printer will not print. Wireless networking problems The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems The Windows operating system wireless management utility does not work. DVD operating problems DVD operating problems A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Read the users guides. Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system Saving system configuration with restore points Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system General tips for installing hardware and software USB Sleep and Charge is not working. If you need further assistance The USB Wakeup function does not work. The eSATA device is not recognized from Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba If you need further assistance Contacting Toshiba Toshibas Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshibas worldwide offices Toshibas worldwide offices Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards Hot key functions Optical disk drive 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 Cursor control overlay Numeric overlay Keyboard hot key functions Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Glossary Acronyms Page Ter ms A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U W Index