Laptop User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Tecra® R850 Series User’s Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Selecting a place to work
- Setting up your computer
- Connecting to a power source
- Charging the main battery
- Using the computer for the first time
- Registering your computer with Toshiba
- Adding optional external devices
- Adding memory (optional)
- Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
- Erasing the Internal Storage Drive
- Checking the internal storage drive operating status
- Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
- Using external display devices
- Using an external keyboard
- Using a mouse
- Connecting a printer
- Turning off the computer
- Customizing your computer’s settings
- Caring for your computer
- Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
- Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
- Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
- Chapter 5: Utilities
- TOSHIBA Assist
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
- Setting passwords
- TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
- TOSHIBA Security Assist
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
- Mouse Utility
- TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
- TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
- TOSHIBA Button Support
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
- TOSHIBA eco Utility™
- TOSHIBA Service Station
- TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
- ConfigFree®
- 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
- Fixing a problem with Device Manager
- Memory problems
- Power and the batteries
- Keyboard problems
- Display problems
- Disk or storage drive problems
- Optical disc drive problems
- Sound system problems
- ExpressCard® problems
- Printer problems
- Wireless networking problems
- DVD operating problems
- Develop good computing habits
- If you need further assistance
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
- Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
- Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
- Glossary
- Index
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Recording optical media .................................113
Removing a disc with the computer on...........114
Removing a disc with the computer off ..........114
Caring for optical discs ..................................115
Toshiba’s online resources ...................................115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................116
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................116
Running the computer on battery power ..............117
Battery Notice .................................................117
Power management ........................................118
Using additional batteries ...............................119
Charging batteries.................................................119
Charging the main battery...............................119
Charging the RTC battery................................120
Monitoring main battery power.............................121
Determining remaining battery power.............122
What to do when the main battery runs
low............................................................123
Setting battery notifications ............................123
Conserving battery power ..............................124
Power Plans....................................................125
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............126
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan......................127
Changing the main battery ....................................128
Removing the battery from the computer .......128
Inserting a charged battery .............................129
Taking care of your battery ...................................130
Safety precautions ..........................................130
Maintaining your battery .................................131
Disposing of used batteries ..................................132
Traveling tips ........................................................133
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features................... 134
Exploring the desktop ...........................................134
Finding your way around the desktop .............135
Setting up for communications.............................137
Connecting your computer to a network.........138