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Determining remaining battery power, operating system Sleep command.

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Mobile Computing 99 Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light ( ). When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Power switch System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Second battery light Wireless indicator light Hard disk drive light (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Highlight the power icon in the Notification Area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery, even when both are fully charged.

Section	Page
Portégé® M400/M405 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	34
This guide	35
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	36
Other documentation	37
Service options	37
Chapter 1: Getting Started	38
Selecting a place to work	38
Creating a computer-friendly environment	38
Keeping yourself comfortable	39
Precautions	39
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	40
Setting up your computer	41
Setting up your software	41
Registering your computer with Toshiba	42
Adding optional external devices	42
Connecting to a power source	43
Charging the main battery	45
Using the computer for the first time	46
Opening the display panel	46
Your computer’s features and specifications	47
Turning on the power	47
Adding memory (optional)	48
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	49
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	49
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	51
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	55
Installing drivers and applications	56
Using the TouchPad™	56
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	57
Control buttons	57
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	57
Using external display devices	58
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	58
Adjusting the quality of the external display	59
Using an external keyboard	59
Using a mouse	60
Connecting a printer	60
Setting up a printer	61
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	61
Turning off the computer	62
Options for turning off the computer	62
Using the Shut Down command	65
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	67
Using and configuring Sleep mode	69
Closing the display panel	72
Using your computer in tablet mode	72
Customizing your computer’s settings	73
Caring for your computer	74
Cleaning the computer	74
Moving the computer	74
Using a computer lock	74
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	76
Computing tips	76
Using the keyboard	78
Character keys	78
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	78
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	79
Function keys	79
Special Windows® keys	79
Overlay keys	80
Using the overlay to type numeric data	80
Starting a program	81
Starting a program from the Start menu	81
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	82
Starting a program using the Start Search field	83
Saving your work	83
Printing your work	85
Backing up your work	86
Restoring your work	86
Using the optical drive	86
Optical drive components	87
Inserting a compact disc	88
Playing an audio CD	89
Playing optical media	90
Creating a CD/DVD	91
Removing a disc with the computer on	91
Removing a disc with the computer off	92
Caring for CD or DVD discs	92
Toshiba’s online resources	92
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	93
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	93
Running the computer on battery power	94
Battery Notice	94
Power management	95
Using additional batteries	96
Charging batteries	96
Charging the main battery	96
Charging the RTC battery	97
Monitoring main battery power	98
Determining remaining battery power	99
What to do when the main battery runs low	100
Setting battery notification	100
Conserving battery power	101
Power Plans	102
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	103
Changing the main battery	104
Removing the battery from the computer	104
Inserting a charged battery	106
Taking care of your battery	108
Safety precautions	108
Maintaining your battery	109
Disposing of used batteries	109
Traveling tips	111
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	112
Exploring the desktop	112
Finding your way around the desktop	113
Setting up for communications	115
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	116
Connecting your computer to a network	117
An overview of using the Internet	119
The Internet	119
The World Wide Web	120
Internet Service Providers	120
Connecting to the Internet	120
Surfing the Internet	121
Internet features	121
Uploading to, and downloading files from the Internet	122
Exploring audio features	122
Recording sounds	122
Using external speakers or headphones	123
Using tablet mode	123
Preparing to use the tablet	123
Using tablet mode	125
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	127
Returning the computer to its original configuration	127
Using PC Cards	128
Inserting a PC Card	128
Removing a PC Card	129
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	129
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	130
Inserting memory media	130
Removing memory media	131
Using the Ultra SlimBay	131
Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay	132
Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay	133
Using the i.LINK® port	133
Using an expansion device	134
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	134
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	135
TOSHIBA Assist	136
Connect	137
Secure	138
Protect & Fix	139
Optimize	140
Toshiba Application Installer	141
Setting passwords	142
Using an instant password	142
Using a user password	142
Deleting a user password	143
TOSHIBA Security Assist	144
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	146
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	147
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	148
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	149
Booting from a bootable SD card	150
Mouse Utility	150
Toshiba Hardware Setup	151
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	154
TOSHIBA Rotation Utility	155
Windows® Mobility Center	156
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	157
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	158
TOSHIBA Accessibility	159
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	160
Fingerprint utility limitations	160
Fingerprint Enrollment	160
Fingerprint Logon	162
Power-on Security	162
Control Center	163
Password Bank	165
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	168
Fingerprint reader limitations	170
ConfigFree™	170
Getting Started	171
ConfigFree Utilities	171
Important information for Wireless Key Logon	173
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	174
Problems that are easy to fix	174
Problems when you turn on the computer	175
The Windows® operating system is not working	178
Using Startup options to fix problems	178
Internet problems	179
The Windows® operating system can help you	180
Resolving a hardware conflict	180
A plan of action	180
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	181
Power and the batteries	182
Keyboard problems	184
Display problems	184
Disk drive problems	186
Optical drive problems	188
Sound system problems	189
PC Card problems	189
Printer problems	191
Modem problems	192
Wireless networking problems	193
DVD operating problems	196
Develop good computing habits	197
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	198
If you need further assistance	202
Before you contact Toshiba	202
Contacting Toshiba	202
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	203
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	203
Appendix A: Hot Keys	205
Hot Key Cards	205
Using the Hot Key Cards	206
Application Cards	207
Using the Application Cards	207
Card Case	208
Hot Key Functions	209
Volume Mute	209
Password security	210
Power plan	211
Sleep mode	212
Hibernation mode	213
Display modes	214
Display brightness	215
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	216
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	217
Changing screen resolution	218
Keyboard hot key functions	219
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	220
Glossary	221