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307 Index network connection 131 system resources 221 compact disc positioning 93 compact discs handling 93 inserting 92 removing 96, 97 computer lock 76 non-system disk or disk error message 217 not accessing disk drives 216 running on battery power 99 setting up 44 warning resume failure message 216 computing tips 77 configuring hard drive passwords 206 password 202 connecting external monitor 57 external USB keyboard 59 external USB mouse 60 printer 60 connection set up 131 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 Cross Menu Utility 183 cursor control overlay 82 customizing taskbar 121 D desktop browsing style 123 changing styles 123 personalizing 121 Device Manager 222 checking properties 223 disabling a device 223 Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) 134 Disk Defragmenter 78, 231 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 231 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 230 running slow 231 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 231 cannot read a diskette 232 connecting 62 external, connecting 62 display does not look normal/flickers 228 external monitor not working 229 external monitor, connecting 57 external, adjusting 59 hot key 58 screen is blank 227 displaying folder information 126 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 221 double-click 56 downloading 136 DVD player general problems 243 E email 136 environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 220 general hardware problem 220 non-system disk or disk error 217, 232 problem with display settings/

Section	Page
Portégé® M400/M405 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	38
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Setting up other devices	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Your computer’s features and specifications	53
Turning on the power	53
Adding memory (optional)	54
Installing a memory module	54
Using the TouchPad™	55
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	55
Control buttons	56
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	56
Using external display devices	57
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	62
Turning off the computer	63
Options for turning off the computer	63
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	66
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	69
Using and configuring Standby mode	71
Closing the display panel	73
Using your computer in tablet mode	73
Customizing your computer’s settings	74
Caring for your computer	75
Cleaning the computer	75
Moving the computer	75
Using a computer lock	76
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	77
Computing tips	77
Using the keyboard	79
Character keys	79
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	79
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	80
Function keys	80
Windows special keys	81
Overlay keys	81
Starting a program	82
Starting a program from the Start menu	83
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	83
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	85
Saving your work	86
Saving files	86
Printing your work	88
Backing up your work	89
Restoring your work	89
Using the optical drive	90
Optical drive components	91
Inserting a compact disc	92
Playing an audio CD	94
Playing CDs	95
Creating a CD	95
Removing a disc with the computer on	96
Removing a disc with the computer off	97
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	97
Toshiba’s online resources	98
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	99
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	99
Running the computer on battery power	99
Battery Notice	100
Power management	101
Using additional batteries	101
Charging batteries	102
Charging the main battery	102
Charging the RTC battery	103
Monitoring main battery power	104
Determining remaining battery power	106
What to do when the main battery runs low	108
Setting battery alarms	108
Conserving battery power	109
Power Profiles	110
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	111
Changing the main battery	112
Removing the battery from the computer	112
Inserting a charged battery	114
Taking care of your battery	115
Safety precautions	115
Maximizing battery life	116
Disposing of used batteries	118
Traveling tips	119
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	120
Windows® XP special features	120
Personalizing your desktop	121
Customizing the taskbar	121
Bringing the world to your desktop	122
Changing desktop and browsing style	123
Personalizing individual windows	125
Customizing window toolbars	125
Displaying information about each folder	126
Setting up for communications	127
Determining the COM port	128
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	129
Connecting your computer to a network	131
An overview of using the Internet	133
The Internet	134
The World Wide Web	134
Internet Service Providers	134
Connecting to the Internet	134
Surfing the Internet	135
Internet features	136
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	136
Exploring audio features	137
Recording sounds	137
Using a microphone	137
Using external speakers or headphones	138
Using tablet mode	139
Preparing to use the tablet	139
Using tablet mode	141
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	144
Returning the computer to its original configuration	144
Using PC Cards	145
Inserting a PC Card	145
Removing a PC Card	146
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	146
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	147
Inserting memory media	147
Removing memory media	148
Using the Ultra SlimBay	149
Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay	149
Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay	151
Using the i.LINK® port	151
Using an expansion device	152
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	152
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	153
Fn-esse	154
Starting Fn-esse	155
Assigning a key to a program or document	155
Viewing existing key assignments	158
Changing or removing existing key assignments	158
Toshiba Hotkey Utility	158
Toshiba Assist	159
Connect	161
Secure	162
Protect & Fix	163
Optimize	163
Setting passwords	164
Using an instant password	165
Using a supervisor or user password	165
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	168
HDD Protection Utility	169
Toshiba Power Saver	170
Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	172
Mouse Utility	173
Toshiba Mobile Extension	174
Toshiba Zooming Utility	175
Toshiba Button Controls	176
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	177
Toshiba Hardware Setup	178
Tablet and Pen Settings	180
Toshiba Rotation Utility	181
Cross Menu Utility	183
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	185
Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility	186
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	187
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	188
Fingerprint utility limitations	188
Fingerprint Enrollment	188
Fingerprint Logon	190
Power-on Security	191
Control Center	193
Password Bank	194
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	199
Fingerprint reader limitations	201
Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe	202
Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system	202
User-level passwords	203
Setting a user-level password	204
Disabling the user-level password	204
Using the power-on (user-level) password	205
Using the instant (user-level) password	205
Using the HDD password	205
Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	206
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	208
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup	209
Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup	210
Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup	211
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	213
Problems that are easy to fix	213
Problems when you turn on the computer	215
The Windows ® operating system is not working	217
Using Startup options to fix problems	218
Internet problems	219
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	219
Resolving a hardware conflict	220
A plan of action	220
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	221
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	222
Power and the batteries	224
Keyboard problems	226
Display problems	227
Disk drive problems	230
Optical drive problems	232
Sound system problems	234
PC Card problems	234
Printer problems	237
Modem problems	238
Wireless networking problems	239
DVD operating problems	243
Develop good computing habits	245
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	247
If you need further assistance	253
Before you contact Toshiba	253
Contacting Toshiba	254
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	255
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	256
Appendix A: Hot Keys	258
Volume Mute	258
Password security	259
Without a password	259
With a password	259
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	260
Power usage mode	261
Standby mode	261
Hibernation mode	262
Display modes	263
Display brightness	263
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	264
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	264
Keyboard hot keys	265
Display resolution	265
Zooming applications in/out	265
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	266
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	267
Getting Started	268
Starting ConfigFree	268
ConfigFree Utilities	270
Connectivity Doctor	270
Search for Wireless Devices	273
Profile Settings	278
ConfigFree SUMMIT	282
Quick Connect	286
Using the Automatic Switch	289
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	289
Glossary	291

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Index

network connection

131

system resources

221

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

computer

lock

non-system disk or disk error

message

217

not accessing disk drives

216

running on battery power

setting up

warning resume failure message

216

computing tips

configuring

hard drive passwords

206

password

202

connecting

external monitor

external USB keyboard

external USB mouse

printer

connection

set up

131

control buttons

critical applications

Cross Menu Utility

183

cursor control overlay

customizing

taskbar

121

desktop

browsing style

123

changing styles

123

personalizing

121

Device Manager

222

checking properties

223

disabling a device

223

Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL)

134

Disk Defragmenter

231

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

231

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

230

running slow

231

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

231

cannot read a diskette

232

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

228

external monitor not working

229

external monitor, connecting

external, adjusting

hot key

screen is blank

227

displaying folder information

126

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

118

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

221

double-click

downloading

136

DVD player

general problems

243

136

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

220

general hardware problem

220

non-system disk or disk error

217

232

problem with display settings/