Toshiba R840-S8410 Firmware update

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Tecra®R840 Series
Resource Guide
Keep this Resource Guide in a convenient place to access important
information about your computer. To obtain additional information,
consult the comprehensive electronic User’s Guide preinstalled on
your computer (click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then
User’s Guide).
If you need assistance:
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Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................... 10
Setting up your computer and getting started................................... 13
Creating recovery DVDs/media ......................................................... 16
Learning the basics........................................................................... 17
Using the touch pad.......................................................................... 18
Using the optical disc drive............................................................... 21
Using the Web Camera ..................................................................... 24
Using the Memory card reader ......................................................... 24
Moving the computer........................................................................ 26
Mobile computing............................................................................. 26
Taking care of your battery ............................................................... 30
If something goes wrong.................................................................. 32
If you need further assistance........................................................... 35
Power cord/cable connectors ........................................................... 36
Features and specifications............................................................... 36

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Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Model: Tecra®R840 Series
Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and
Associated Software Warranty
The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/or
ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most
advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology,
you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable
user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail
to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or
suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
INC. (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT
WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA,
ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS,
PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR
REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
Protection of Stored Data
For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the
data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against
possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS
ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR
MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER
STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED,
TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS
OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING
THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR
DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA
HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED.
TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO
COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.

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Critical Applications
The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical
applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical
applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial
transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where
product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic
property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES
AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN
ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER
PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT
TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.
EU Declaration of Conformity
TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards:
This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives. The party responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA
Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) Directive Information
The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Directive is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health
through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste
management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse. This Directive requires
producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European
Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a
crossed-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. If the product’s battery or
accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg),
and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the
chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear
below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery.
Supplementary
Information:
*The product complies with the
requirements of the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC.
Pb, Hg, Cd

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In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes
to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and
recycling. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not
apply to end users in other countries such as the United States.
Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with
design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate
worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products.
Please contact your local government for applicable laws and regulations
governing the disposal of this product. For information on how to trade-in or
recycle your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com.
VCCI Class B Information
Modem Warning Notice
This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem.
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for
pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network
termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the
first instance.
Taiwan
The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio
communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and
regulations.
Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric
machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency,
increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design.
Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect
aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In the event
interference is caused, the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately
discontinued. Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are
modified and can no longer cause interference.

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Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against
interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and
medical radio emission electric machinery.
Using this Equipment in Japan
In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for
second generation low-power data communication systems such as this
equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises
radio station and specified low-power radio station).
1. Sticker
Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.
2. Indication
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
12.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
2DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.
OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation.
3The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.
4This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from
2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz.
It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems.
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
12.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
2FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation.
The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the
same range as industrial devices, scientific devices, medical
devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed
specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification
systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations).
1. Before using this equipment, ensure that it does not interfere with
any of the equipment listed above.
2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations,
promptly change the frequency being used, change the location
of use, or turn off the source of emissions.
3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference
caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.
2.4DSOF4
(1) (2) (3)
(4)
2.4FH1
(1) (2) (3)
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3The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m.
4This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to
2,483.5 MHz.
3. TOSHIBA Direct PC
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Toll Free Tel: [phone]
Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850
Fax: [phone]
Device Authorization
This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and
the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the
device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system
radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications
Business Law of Japan.
The name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on
the computer
Approved by both the JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT and the TELECOM
ENGINEERING CENTER
The following restrictions apply:
❖Do not disassemble or modify the device.
❖Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.
❖5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only.
Regulatory statements
This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any
country/region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies
with the following:
European Union (EU) and EFTA
This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has
been provided with the CE mark accordingly.
Canada — Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

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Taiwan
The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio
communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and
regulations.
Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against
interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and
medical radio emission electric machinery.
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the user’s guide
carefully and keep it for your future reference.
Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. You
could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other
safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized
Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required.
Location of the Required Label
(Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing
information may vary.)
Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency
electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the
frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the
original design.
Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect
aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In the event
interference is caused, the use of such electric machinery shall be
immediately discontinued. Operation of such products can be resumed
only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference.

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Copyright
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with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be
reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No
patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the
information contained herein.
©2011 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export,
directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration
Regulations is prohibited.
Notice
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any
product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER
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FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR
OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES
BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT
SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR
ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE
THEREOF.

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Trademarks
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and/or Toshiba Corporation.
Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard
Association.
Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
Computer Disposal Information
The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. Disposal of
this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For
disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local
government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.
As part of Toshiba’s commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba
supports various trade-in and recycling programs. For details, please visit
us.toshiba.com/green.
Introduction
Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia
computers!
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may not include user manuals or all program functionality.
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model you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the ENERGY
STAR®logo on the computer and the following information
applies.
Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s
(EPA) ENERGY STAR®Program and has designed this computer
to meet the latest ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy
efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management
options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable
operating environment and optimum system performance for both
AC power and battery modes.