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Contents 33 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 187 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 194 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys 196 Volume Mute 196 Password security 196 Without a password 196 With a password 197 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 197 Power profile 198 Standby mode 198 Hibernation mode 199 Display modes 200 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 201 Zooming applications in/out 201 Keyboard hot keys 202 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 203 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer 204 Getting Started 205 Starting ConfigFree 205 ConfigFree® Utilities 207 Connectivity Doctor 207 Search for Wireless Devices 209 Profile Settings 214 ConfigFree® SUMMIT 216 Quick Connect 220

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® U400 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Your computer’s features and specifications	50
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	58
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	59
Creating Recovery DVDs	59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	65
Installing drivers and applications	66
Using the TouchPad™	66
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	67
Control buttons	67
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	67
Using external display devices	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	69
Using an external keyboard	69
Using a mouse	69
Connecting a printer	69
Setting up a printer	70
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	71
Turning off the computer	72
Options for turning off the computer	72
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	74
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	77
Using and configuring Standby mode	79
Closing the display panel	80
Customizing your computer’s settings	80
Caring for your computer	80
Cleaning the computer	81
Moving the computer	81
Using a computer lock	81
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	83
Computing tips	83
Using the keyboard	85
Character keys	85
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	85
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	86
Function keys	86
Special Windows® keys	86
Overlay keys	87
Using the overlay to type numeric data	87
Starting a program	88
Starting a program from the Start menu	88
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	89
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	90
Saving your work	90
Printing your work	92
Backing up your work	93
Restoring your work	94
Using the optical drive	94
Optical drive components	95
Inserting an optical disc	95
Playing an audio CD	97
Playing optical media	97
Recording optical media	98
Removing a disc with the computer on	98
Removing a disc with the computer off	99
Caring for optical discs	99
Toshiba’s online resources	99
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	100
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	100
Running the computer on battery power	100
Battery Notice	101
Power management	102
Using additional batteries	102
Charging batteries	102
Charging the main battery	103
Charging the RTC battery	103
Monitoring main battery power	104
Determining remaining battery power	105
What to do when the main battery runs low	106
Setting battery alarms	107
Conserving battery power	107
Power Profiles	108
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	109
Changing the main battery	109
Removing the battery from the computer	110
Inserting a charged battery	111
Taking care of your battery	113
Safety precautions	113
Maintaining your battery	114
Disposing of used batteries	115
Traveling tips	116
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	117
Exploring the desktop	117
Finding your way around the desktop	118
Setting up for communications	120
Connecting your computer to a network	120
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	121
An overview of using the Internet	123
The Internet	123
The World Wide Web	123
Internet Service Providers	123
Connecting to the Internet	124
Surfing the Internet	124
Internet features	125
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	125
Exploring audio features	125
Recording sounds	126
Using external speakers or headphones	127
Web Camera	127
Using an ExpressCard®	128
Inserting an ExpressCard®	128
Removing an ExpressCard®	128
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	129
Inserting memory media	129
Removing memory media	130
Using the i.LINK® port	131
Chapter 5: Utilities	132
TOSHIBA Assist	133
Connect	134
Secure	135
Protect & Fix	136
Optimize	137
TOSHIBA Application Installer	138
Setting passwords	139
Using an instant password	139
Using a supervisor password	140
Using a user password	142
Deleting a user password	143
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	144
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	145
TOSHIBA Power Saver	146
Preset Power Profiles	147
Quickly creating a new power profile	147
Customizing a power profile	147
Mouse Utility	148
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	149
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	154
TOSHIBA Accessibility	155
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	156
Fingerprint utility limitations	156
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	156
Fingerprint Logon	157
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	157
Fingerprint reader limitations	158
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	160
Problems that are easy to fix	160
Problems when you turn on the computer	162
The Windows® operating system is not working	164
Using Startup options to fix problems	165
Internet problems	166
The Windows® operating system can help you	166
Resolving a hardware conflict	167
A plan of action	167
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	167
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	169
Memory problems	170
Power and the batteries	171
Keyboard problems	172
Display problems	173
Disk drive problems	175
Optical drive problems	177
Sound system problems	178
ExpressCard® problems	178
Printer problems	180
Modem problems	181
Wireless networking problems	182
DVD operating problems	184
Develop good computing habits	186
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	187
If you need further assistance	192
Before you contact Toshiba	192
Contacting Toshiba	193
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	194
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	194
Appendix A: Hot Keys	196
Volume Mute	196
Password security	196
Without a password	196
With a password	197
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	197
Power profile	198
Standby mode	198
Hibernation mode	199
Display modes	200
Display brightness	200
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	201
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	201
Zooming applications in/out	201
Keyboard hot keys	202
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	203
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer	204
Getting Started	205
Starting ConfigFree®	205
ConfigFree® Utilities	207
Connectivity Doctor	207
Search for Wireless Devices	209
Profile Settings	214
ConfigFree® SUMMIT	216
Quick Connect	220
Using the Automatic Switch	222
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	223
Glossary	224
A	226
B	226
C	227
D	229
E	230
F	231
G	231
H	231
I	232
K	232
L	232
M	233
N	234
O	234
P	234
R	235
S	236
T	236
U	237
W	237

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Contents

Data and system configuration backup in the

Windows

operating system

.....................

187

If you need further assistance

...............................

192

Before you contact Toshiba

............................

192

Contacting Toshiba

.........................................

193

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites

..........................

194

Toshiba’s worldwide offices

..................................

194

Appendix A: Hot Keys

..............................................................

196

Volume Mute

........................................................

196

Password security

................................................

196

Without a password

........................................

196

With a password

.............................................

197

Maintaining security when the battery

is not fully charged

...................................

197

Power profile

.......................................................

198

Standby mode

.......................................................

198

Hibernation mode

................................................

199

Display modes

......................................................

200

Display brightness

................................................

200

Disabling or enabling wireless devices

..................

201

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™

..................

201

Zooming applications in/out

.................................

201

Keyboard hot keys

...............................................

202

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

..........................

203

Appendix C: Using ConfigFree

with your

Toshiba Computer

..............................................

204

Getting Started

......................................................

205

Starting ConfigFree

.......................................

205

ConfigFree

Utilities

..............................................

207

Connectivity Doctor

........................................

207

Search for Wireless Devices

...........................

209

Profile Settings

...............................................

214

ConfigFree

SUMMIT

......................................

216

Quick Connect

.................................................

220