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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
4
Wireless Interoperability
4
Wireless Lan and Your Health
5
Device Authorization
10
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
12
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Regulatory Statements
15
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
16
Table of Contents
19
Introduction
26
This Guide
28
Safety Icons
29
Other Icons Used
29
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
30
Other Documentation
30
Service Options
30
Chapter 1: Getting Started
31
Selecting a Place to Work
31
Setting up a Work Environment
31
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
32
Computer User Comfort Recommendations
32
Good Working Posture
32
Using the Notebook with an External Keyboard, Mouse or Monitor
33
Typing Style
34
Taking Breaks and Varying Tasks
34
Mobile Computing Tips
35
Transporting the Notebook
35
Seeking Additional Help
35
Check List
36
Precautions
36
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
38
Setting up Your Computer
38
Connecting to a Power Source
39
Charging the Main Battery
41
Using the Computer for the First Time
42
Setting up Your Software
42
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
42
Adding Optional External Devices
43
Adding Memory (Optional)
43
Installing a Memory Module
43
Removing a Memory Module
49
Checking Total Memory
52
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
52
Recovering to Out-Of-Box State (Recommended Recovery Method)
54
Recovering Without Changing the Internal Storage Drive Partitions
56
Recovering to a Custom Size Partition
59
Creating Recovery Media
61
Restoring from Recovery Media
64
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive
66
Checking the Internal Storage Drive Operating Status
67
Installing Drivers and Applications
67
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
68
Adjusting Touch Pad Settings
72
Disabling or Enabling the Touch Pad
72
Scrolling with the Touch Pad
73
Control Buttons
73
Connecting an External Device
73
Using External Display Devices
74
Selecting Video Cables
74
Connecting an HDMI™-Compatible Television or Display Device
74
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
75
Connecting an External Monitor Via the Displayport
75
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
75
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
77
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
77
Caring for Your Computer
77
Cleaning the Computer
77
Moving the Computer
77
Using a Computer Lock
78
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
79
Computing Tips
79
Using the Keyboard
80
Character Keys
81
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
81
Function Keys
81
Special Windows ® Keys
82
Starting a Program
82
Starting a Program Using the Search Programs and Files Field
83
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
83
Saving Your Work
84
Backing up Your Work
84
Restoring Your Work
84
Using the Optical Disc Drive
85
Optical Disc Drive Components
86
Inserting an Optical Disc
87
Playing Optical Media
87
Recording Optical Media
88
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
89
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
89
Toshiba's Online Resources
89
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
90
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
90
Running the Computer on Battery Power
90
Battery Notice
90
Power Management
91
Using Additional Batteries
92
Charging the Main Battery
92
Charging the RTC Battery
93
Monitoring Main Battery Power
94
Determining Remaining Battery Power
95
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
96
Setting Battery Notifications
96
Conserving Battery Power
97
Power Plans
98
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
99
Using the TOSHIBA Eco Power Plan
99
Changing the Main Battery
100
Removing the Battery from the Computer
101
Inserting a Charged Battery
102
Taking Care of Your Battery
103
Safety Precautions
103
Maintaining Your Battery
104
Disposing of Used Batteries
104
Traveling Tips
105
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
107
Exploring the Desktop
107
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
108
Setting up for Communications
110
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
111
Exploring Audio Features
111
Recording Sounds
111
Using External Speakers or Headphones
112
Using the Web Camera
112
Using an Expresscard
113
Inserting an Expresscard
113
Removing an Expresscard
114
Using the Memory Card Reader
114
Inserting Memory Media
115
Removing Memory Media
116
Using the Esata/Usb Combo Port
117
Using the Expansion Port
117
Chapter 5: Utilities
118
TOSHIBA Assist
119
Connect
120
Secure
121
Protect & Fix
122
Optimize
123
TOSHIBA Application Installer
124
Setting Passwords
125
Using an Instant Password
125
Using a Supervisor Password
126
Using a User Password
127
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
129
TOSHIBA Security Assist
130
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
132
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
133
Mouse Utility
134
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
135
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
137
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
137
USB Sleep and Charge
137
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge
139
Power Supply Mode Settings
139
TOSHIBA Button Support
140
TOSHIBA Accessibility
141
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
142
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
143
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
143
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
143
Fingerprint Logon
144
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
144
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
146
TOSHIBA Eco Utility
147
TOSHIBA Service Station
148
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
148
Configfree
149
Getting Started
149
Configfree ® Utilities
150
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
153
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
153
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
154
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
156
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
157
Internet Problems
158
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
158
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
159
Checking Device Properties
159
Memory Problems
160
Power and the Batteries
160
Keyboard Problems
162
Display Problems
162
Disk or Storage Drive Problems
164
Error-Checking
164
Optical Disc Drive Problems
165
Sound System Problems
166
Expresscard ® Problems
167
Expresscard ® Checklist
167
Resolving Expresscard Problems
167
Printer Problems
169
Wireless Networking Problems
170
DVD Operating Problems
172
Develop Good Computing Habits
173
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows
174
Windows ® Operating System
174
If You Need Further Assistance
178
Contacting Toshiba
179
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
179
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
180
Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards
181
Hot Key Cards
181
Using the Hot Key Cards
182
Hot Key Functions
183
Optical Disk Drive
183
Volume Mute
184
Lock (Instant Security)
185
Power Plan
186
Sleep Mode
187
Hibernation Mode
188
Output (Display Switch)
189
Display Brightness
190
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
191
Disabling or Enabling the Touch Pad
192
Keyboard Hot Key Functions
193
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
194
Glossary
195
Index
210
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Toshiba R950-BT9500 Specifications
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RAM
8GB
Display
15.6-inch
Display Resolution
1366 x 768
RAM Type
DDR3
Battery
6-cell lithium ion
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